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title: "CN250238 - Homecare"
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# CN250238 - Homecare

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cn250238-homecare-ocds-h6vhtk-054839). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** Kent County Council is seeking Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered Homecare Service Providers to deliver support to Children and Adults living within the geographical boundary of Kent, including individuals who may require homecare services while residing in prison settings. The Council is establishing a Homecare Light Touch Open Framework, and invites providers who can deliver safe, high‑quality, personalised, and flexible care within both home and community environments across Kent. Published lot titles: Homecare for Adult Services; Community Support Services for Children; Care and Support in the Prison Setting.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Kent County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/kent-county-council-ons-e10000016)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £688,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 26 June 2026 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ4
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cn250238-homecare-ocds-h6vhtk-054839#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-054839`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cn250238-homecare-ocds-h6vhtk-054839#tl-md)

## Description
Kent County Council is seeking Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered Homecare Service Providers to deliver support to Children and Adults living within the geographical boundary of Kent, including individuals who may require homecare services while residing in prison settings.
The Council is establishing a Homecare Light Touch Open Framework, and invites providers who can deliver safe, high‑quality, personalised, and flexible care within both home and community environments across Kent.
Providers appointed to the Framework will be expected to:
- Deliver care and support that promotes safety, dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
- Offer personalised, needs‑led support tailored to each Individual's circumstances.
- Work collaboratively to ensure that Individuals who draw on care and support receive services that enhance their quality of life and reflect their unique requirements.
For full details and to respond to this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing Portal:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/E75WRT7Z7X

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Homecare for Adult Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £656,591,376
- **Description:** Lot 1 Homecare for Adult Services provides practical, day-to-day to care and support to help Individuals over the age of 18 years of age remain safe, independent, and well in their own homes. It covers essential personal care tasks such as washing, d...
- **Contract Period:** 07/04/2027 to 07/04/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Community Support Services for Children
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £30,080,000
- **Description:** Lot 2 - Community Support Services for Children provides personalised, flexible care and community-based support for Disabled Children and Young People aged 0-18, enabling them to live safely at home, develop skills, and participate fully in family a...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 1 Additional Service: Care and Support in the Prison Setting
- **Lot id:** `1 Additional Service`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,002,152
- **Description:** Lot 1 Additional Service - Care and Support in the Prison Setting delivers essential personal care and support to Prisoners within the Sheppey Prison Cluster (HMP Elmley, HMP Standford Hill and HMP Swaleside), helping Individuals to maintain independ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2027 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F032081-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-08T14:53:44.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-03T02:06:15.529Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-054839