Expired contract

SS16 043 East Kent Drug and Alcohol Services

Details

Value
£24,957,166
Duration
8 years
Published
8 February 2017

Tender description

The Council has awarded a five year less one month contract for provision of the East Kent Adult Drug and Alcohol Service. The service will provide recovery-oriented drug and alcohol treatment and evidence-based harm reduction interventions for residents of East Kent. East Kent compromises of the districts of Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Shepway and Swale and Thanet.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published8 February 2017
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date8 February 2017
  3. Completed: Contract expiry date31 March 2025

About the buyer

Kent County Council is the local authority for Kent, and advertises its tenders through the Kent Business Portal. Opportunities above a set value threshold appear there, and each listing carries a summary, key dates and the contract period. Suppliers register on the portal before expressing interest in an opportunity. The council follows a fully auditable process that complies with public procurement legislation. Unsuccessful bidders can request feedback on their submission once a decision is made. The Commercial Strategy for 2026 to 2028 aims to simplify procurement processes and engage Kent-based businesses, SMEs and VCSEs early.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Kent County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.

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