SC240043 UASC - Supported Accomodation - RFQ
Details
- Buyer
- Kent County Council
- Supplier(s)
- Habod Care Ltd, Great Future Support Ltd, Prestige Accommodation Ltd
- Value
- £315,900
- Duration
- 9 months
- Topic
- Social work services with accommodation
- Published
- 28 August 2024
- Source
- uk:contracts_finder
Tender description
SC240043 - UASC Supported Accommodation - Short term (6 month) contracts awarded to: - Habod Care Ltd Great Future Support Ltd Prestige Accommodation Ltd Available Budget £315900 - spend with each provider (if any) will represent a variable share of this, and likely to fall below PCR threshold. Additional information: The waiver was sought in accordance with PCR Regulation 6(6) and PCR Regulation 32 (2) c. on the basis that: - i. Extreme urgency - aggravated by the potential Health and Safety implications to UAS Children; and requirement to comply with a Court Order. ii. Events unforeseeable by the contracting authority - this requirement has been put upon the Council as a consequence of a Court case, the outcome of which, we could not have planned for; and iii. Time limits for an open competitive/restricted procedure would not likely secure the requirement in the kind of timelines the Court will expect. RFQ issued - also, each individual contract with awarded providers likely to fall below PCR threshold for services.
Timeline
- Completed: Award date28 May 2024
- Completed: Award published28 August 2024Current notice
- Completed: Contract expiry date27 February 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.
Relevant CPV codes
- 85311000 · Social work services with accommodation
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov |
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