Community Based Wellbeing Specialist Dementia Services (Lots 7-12)
Main contract details
<p>Kent County Council (KCC) are commissioning Community Based Wellbeing services that are designed to promote wellbeing for older people (aged 55+), adults with physical disabilities, adults with sensory impairments, and people with dementia.</p>
<p>The range of Community Based Wellbeing services has been split into both geographic and service Lots in order to best meet the differing needs and support requirements of the eligible Kent population. This is the third phase of a staggered procurement process.</p>
<p>This procurement process will procure the following Contract Lots:</p>
<p><strong>Lot 7</strong> – Post Diagnostic Specialist Support in the Community for People with Dementia and their Families in West Kent</p>
<p><strong>Lot 8</strong> – Post Diagnostic Post Diagnostic Specialist Support in the Community for People with Dementia and their Families in East Kent</p>
<p><strong>Lot 9</strong> – Post Diagnostic Specialist Support in the Community for People with Dementia and their Families in North Kent</p>
<p><strong>Lot 10</strong> – Dementia Coordinator Service in West Kent</p>
<p><strong>Lot 11</strong> – Dementia Coordinator Service in East Kent</p>
<p><strong>Lot 12</strong> - Dementia Coordinator Service in North Kent (including Medway)</p>
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<p>The Contracts awarded for Lots 7, 8 and 9 will commence on 1st April 2022 and will run for a period of 3 years (expiring 31st March 2025), with the option for two extensions of up to one year each at the discretion of the Council, unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract.</p>
<p>The Contracts awarded for Lots 10, 11 and 12 are being procured by KCC on behalf of Kent & Medway CCG and will commence on 1st April 2022 and will run for a period of 2 years (expiring 31st March 2024), unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract.</p>
<p>Currently, Lot 9 does <u>not</u> cover the Medway council geographical area. The contract may be varied in the future to include the provision of a Post Diagnostic Specialist Support in the Community for People with Dementia and their Families in this area.</p>
<p>Further information on the breakdown of Lots and Services can be found within the Invitation to Tender Documents.</p>
<p>Selection Questionnaire responses must be submitted via the Kent Business Portal by 12 noon on the 27<sup>th</sup> August 2021.</p>
<p><strong>Key Dates</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Anticipated Date</strong></p>
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<p>Selection Questionnaire (SQ) dispatch</p>
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<p>2<sup>nd</sup> August 2021</p>
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<p>SQ return deadline</p>
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<p>27<sup>th</sup> August 2021 12:00 noon</p>
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<p>SQ evaluation and shortlisting</p>
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<p>31<sup>st</sup> August – 14<sup>th</sup> September 2021</p>
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<p>Invitation to Tender (ITT) dispatch</p>
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<p>22<sup>nd</sup> September 2021</p>
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<p>ITT return deadline</p>
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<p>13<sup>th</sup> October 2021</p>
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<p>Tender evaluation and clarifications</p>
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<p>31<sup>st</sup> August – 24<sup>th</sup> September 2021</p>
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<p>Issue award letters</p>
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<p>1<sup>st</sup> December 2021</p>
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<p>Standstill period complete (contract award)</p>
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<p>13<sup>th</sup> December 2021</p>
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<p>Mobilisation</p>
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<p>1<sup>st</sup> January – 31<sup>st</sup> March 2022</p>
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<p>Service Commencement</p>
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<p>1<sup>st</sup> April 2022</p>
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<p><strong>Questions and Communication </strong></p>
<p>Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the Messages facility.</p>
Key dates
Expression of interest window
From 02/08/2021 12:00 to 27/08/2021 12:00
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Contact details
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom