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# CN250238 - Homecare

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cn250238-homecare-ocds-h6vhtk-06af39). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Kent County Council: "CN250238 - Homecare". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £171,770,238. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 16 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Kent County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/kent-county-council-ons-e10000016)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £171,770,238 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 16 July 2026 at 00:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ4
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cn250238-homecare-ocds-h6vhtk-06af39#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06af39`

## 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-06af39#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cn250238-homecare-ocds-h6vhtk-06af39#participate

## Description
Kent County Council (the Council) is seeking Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered Homecare Service Providers (referred to in this notice as Tenderers) to deliver care and support to Children and Adults living within the geographical boundary of Kent, including Adults who may require homecare services while residing in prison settings.  
Tenderers must be CQC registered Providers and comply with the requirements of the Invitation to Tender, including the requirements on the location of a Tenderer’ s Registered Office as set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, to tender for this opportunity. Tenderers are referred to the Invitation to Tender documentation for full details. 
The Council is establishing the Kent Homecare Open Framework Scheme, and invites Tenderers who can deliver safe, high‐quality, personalised, and flexible care within both home and community environments across Kent. 
An open framework scheme allows for the award of successive frameworks on substantially the same terms. This notice relates to the opportunity to apply to be admitted to the First Kent Homecare Open Framework of the Kent Homecare Open Framework Scheme. 
The First Kent Homecare Open Framework requires successful Tenderers to deliver high-quality care and support services that promote safety, dignity, independence and overall wellbeing for Individuals. Services should be tailored to reflect each Individual’s personal circumstances, ensuring a personalised and needs-led approach. Subject to satisfying the Council’s requirements for admittance to the First Kent Homecare Open Framework as set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation, there is no limit on the number of successful tenderers that may be admitted to the First Kent Homecare Open Framework.  
Provision should be collaborative in nature, supporting effective partnership working to ensure that Individuals accessing care and support receive services that enhance their quality of life. This includes delivering flexible and responsive support that reflects each Individual’s unique requirements, enabling them to live as independently as possible while achieving positive outcomes. 
Existing homecare packages delivered to Individuals for both adults and children, are excluded from the scope of this procurement.    
The Services procured under the Kent Homecare Open Framework Scheme and any framework agreements awarded during the scheme are ‘light touch’ and are governed by the rules relating to light touch contracts under the Procurement Act 2023. 
The Council intends, but is in no way obliged to, re-open the Kent Homecare Open Framework Scheme on the second anniversary, the fourth anniversary and the sixth anniversary, where the Kent Homecare Open Framework Scheme continues for the full term of 8 years. 
The estimated values set out in this Tender Notice are on the basis that the Kent Homecare Open Framework Scheme continues for 8 years. The Council does not guarantee that the framework will conti...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cn250238-homecare-ocds-h6vhtk-06af39)

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Homecare for Adult Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £164,000,000
- **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

### Lot 2: Community Support Services for Children
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £7,520,000
- **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

### Lot 1 Additional Service: Care and Support in the Prison Setting
- **Lot id:** `1 Additional Service`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £250,238
- **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,  HMP Swaleside) and the Additional Prisons (HMP Maidstone a...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2027 to 31/10/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F053563-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-05T18:00:19.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T08:21:43.021Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06af39