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Primary Care Direct Award B

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Deadline
4 days left
March 31, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
009603-2026
Value
£21,572,009
Location
Kent, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 03, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 31, 2026

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Budget
£21,572,009
Duration
60 months
Location
Kent
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This is an opportunity for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services, Health Checks and LARC within Primary Care in Kent under a PSR Direct Award B route.

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Requirements & Qualifications

1 requirements across 1 categories

Mandatory (1)
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Not explicitly detailed in the provided notice, as Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. Bidders are advised to consult the full procurement documents on the Delta eSourcing portal for any specific exclusion criteria under the Provider Selection Regime.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
009603-2026_ocds_record.json

This PSR Contract Notice announces an opportunity for providers to deliver Stop Smoking Services, Health Checks, and LARC within Primary Care in Kent via a Direct Award B route, not subject to Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
009603-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS data package details a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award B opportunity from Kent County Council for community health services, including stop smoking, health checks, and LARC, open for expressions of interest until March 31, 2031, with services commencing from April 1, 2026.

Official PDF VersionPDF
009603-2026_official.pdf

This document is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice from Kent County Council, announcing a direct award opportunity for Stop Smoking Services, Health Checks, and LARC within Primary Care in Kent, with full details available on their e-sourcing portal.

Tender NoticeHTM
009603-2026.html

This notice from Kent County Council announces a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award B opportunity for Stop Smoking Services, Health Checks, and LARC within Primary Care in Kent, with full procurement documents available via Delta eSourcing.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender notice for primary care services under the UK's Provider Selection Regime (PSR) clearly defines the services and applicable legal framework, but lacks detailed evaluation criteria and has a notable inconsistency regarding expression of interest deadlines.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender explicitly states its adherence to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and non-applicability of PCR 2015, which is crucial for legal clarity within the UK context. The CPV code is appropriate. However, the 'Open procedure' type is somewhat contradictory to a 'Direct Award B' route, even if clarified. The missing reveal date and the inconsistency between the submission deadline (2026) and the OCDS package's expression of interest deadline (2031) introduce minor legal ambiguities.

Inconsistent dates for expressions of interest (2026 vs 2031)
"Open procedure" label for a "Direct Award B" route
Clarity80/100

The description of the services (Stop Smoking, Health Checks, LARC) and the applicable legal regime (PSR Direct Award B) is clear and unambiguous. However, the notice itself lacks detailed requirements and evaluation criteria, directing bidders to external documents for full information, which is a common practice for a notice but reduces immediate clarity.

Lack of detailed requirements and evaluation criteria in the notice
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and CPV code are well-provided. Documents are attached and summarized. However, the notice is incomplete regarding detailed evaluation criteria and specific requirements, which are crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the tender. The inconsistency in dates (2026 vs 2031) in the OCDS package also points to a potential completeness issue in the overall data set.

Missing detailed evaluation criteria
Requirements not fully defined in the notice
Fairness85/100

The tender discloses the estimated value and directs to an e-sourcing portal (Delta eSourcing), promoting equal access. The submission deadline provides reasonable time for preparation. While the 'Direct Award B' route inherently limits competition compared to a fully open tender, it is a defined legal process under PSR. The primary concern for fairness is the absence of explicit evaluation criteria in the notice, which reduces transparency.

Evaluation criteria not specified in the notice
Practicality65/100

The contract duration and start date are specified, and financing information (estimated value) is available. The reference to Delta eSourcing implies electronic submission, but the automated check explicitly flags 'No e-submission,' which, if accurate, is a significant practical drawback. The direct document URL is not provided, requiring navigation to the portal.

Automated check indicates "No e-submission" (if true, this is a major issue)
Direct document URL not provided
Data Consistency90/100

Most key fields are populated, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. The main inconsistency is the 'Liable Person' field being empty and the potential confusion between the submission deadline (2026-03-31) and the OCDS package's 'expressions of interest until March 31, 2031.' Assuming the 2031 date refers to a broader program or framework, the core tender dates are consistent.

"Liable Person" field is empty
Potential ambiguity regarding expression of interest deadline (2026 vs 2031)
Sustainability50/100

The tender notice does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not EU funded. This indicates a neutral stance rather than active promotion of sustainability criteria.

No explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria

Strengths

Clear identification of services and applicable legal regime (PSR)
Estimated value, duration, and contract start date are provided
Use of an e-sourcing portal for document access
CPV code is appropriately assigned

Concerns

Lack of detailed evaluation criteria and requirements in the notice
Inconsistency in dates regarding expressions of interest (2026 vs 2031)
"Open procedure" label for a "Direct Award B" route creates ambiguity
Automated check indicates no e-submission, which is a significant practical drawback if true

Recommendations

1. Clarify the discrepancy between the submission deadline and the expression of interest deadline in the OCDS package.
2. Ensure full evaluation criteria and detailed requirements are readily accessible and clearly signposted in the full procurement documents.
3. Confirm and clearly state whether electronic submission is supported via the Delta eSourcing portal.

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