Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community April 2023

Tender description

The Opportunity Kent County Council are looking to add new providers to the Delivery of Support, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community contract (EDLA) in July 2023. Existing providers on the new EDLA Contract which went live on 1 October 2022 need not re-apply only unless they want to be considered for lots they are not currently part of (not including lot1b which is now closed). The new arrangements are more flexible than the previous day opportunities contract, for example, in terms of units and methods of delivery following learning from the pandemic and will evolve over the life of the contract. There is a focus upon making a positive difference for the people we support every day, ensuring that they live as full and safe a life as possible and make informed choices. It is expected that the opportunity including all associated documentation will be published on the 19th of April 2023, with a start date for the new contractual arrangements of the 1st of July 2023 for new providers. Please submit your tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal. Key Dates Stage Anticipated Date SQ and ITT issued to Providers 19th April 2023 Deadline for Providers’ questions 10th May 2023 KCC response to Providers’ questions 10th May 2023 SQ and ITT returned by Providers 17th May 2023 Issue award letters 9th June 2023 Service Commencement 1st July 2023 Questions and Communication Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the Messages facility. Any questions directed via other means will be required to be re-directed through the Kent Business Portal. Keywords: Day Opportunities