Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
County Hall
Maidstone
ME141XQ
Contact
Nathan Sills
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ4 - Kent
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Wellbeing Services in the Community
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to inform the market of its intention to extend Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the Wellbeing Services in the Community contracts for a maximum period of 12 months, with a variation to reduce the scope.
These extensions will commence on 01 April 2026 and run through to 31 March 2027.
At the same time, KCC is in the early stages of reprocuring wellbeing services, which will involve market and stakeholder engagement to shape the future service model. This approach ensures continuity of provision while allowing sufficient time to develop a modern, integrated wellbeing offer that meets the needs of Kent residents.
The Wellbeing Services in the Community contracts are commissioned services which aim to help people take a proactive approach to their health and wellbeing, increase independence, and prevent, reduce or delay the need for additional care and support services. These services are part of Kent County Council's (KCC) broader approach to preventing, reducing and delaying the need for care and support.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £940,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Wellbeing Services in the Community for older people (55+)(West Kent)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Wellbeing services for older people (55+) help to prevent or delay deterioration in people's health and wellbeing via services like peer support, or creative and physical activities.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Wellbeing Services in the Community for older people (55+)(East Kent)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Wellbeing services for older people (55+) help to prevent or delay deterioration in people's health and wellbeing via services like peer support, or creative and physical activities
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Kent County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to extend two contracts for the provision of Wellbeing Services in the Community for a period of 12 months with a reduction of scope which will commence on 01 April 2026.
These extensions ensures continuity of provision while allowing sufficient time for a new procurement to develop a modern, integrated wellbeing offer that meets the needs of Kent residents.
In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulation 2015, the Council will observe a standstill period of 10 calendar days commencing on the date of publication of this notice.
Once the standstill period has concluded without any legal challenge being raised, the Council will proceed to extend the contract for the specified term.
Any representations during the standstill period should be submitted to: cpd-peopleteam@kent.gov.uk
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
1
Title
Wellbeing Services in the Community for older people (55+)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Involve Kent
Maidstone
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
03449624
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £420,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
2
Title
Wellbeing Services in the Community for older people (55+)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Social Enterprise Kent
Margate
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
01937728
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £520,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kent County Council
Maidstone
Country
United Kingdom