Source: https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-community-health-nhs-foundation-trust

Buyer profile

# Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

GB

[Get alerts for this buyer](https://tendernation.io/register) [Ask via FOI](https://tendernation.io/tools/foi-request-template?buyer=kent-community-health-nhs-foundation-trust) [Download buyer report](https://tendernation.io/register)

Open now

2

live tenders

Published

330

since 10 Mar 2017

Typical value

£87,500

median of 253 stated values

Value range

£0 to £40m

lowest to highest

## Open opportunities

[Provision of Commercial Removals and Associated Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-c0f2-73f0-9be0-7958b66dbde0/provision-of-commercial-removals-and-associated-services)Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) acting as lead on behalf of Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMMH), is running a collaborative procurement...

GB £602,052

4 days left

23 Oct 2026

[Boiler & Mechanical Specialist Remedials, Minor Works and New Installations](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-5228-726f-87ee-456af786057a/boiler-mechanical-specialist-remedials-minor-works-and-new-installations)Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) employs approximately 5000 staff made up of community nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, podiatrists, dental staff, sexual hea...

GB £250,000

22 days left

10 Nov 2026

## How this buyer buys

43 of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's notices were call-offs from a framework, DPS or dynamic market, worth £12,563,899 in total. Only suppliers on the route can win that work.

- [RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6098) Framework No: framework closed until about 9 Oct 2027 It ends 9 Oct 2027, so a replacement is likely to be tendered before then. That is your chance to get on it. 3 call-offs £99,800 last 30 Apr 2026
- [RM6068 Technology Products & Associated Services](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6068) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 2 call-offs £136,500 last 17 Nov 2023
- [RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6259) Framework No: framework closed until about 6 Mar 2027 It ends 6 Mar 2027, so a replacement is likely to be tendered before then. That is your chance to get on it. 1 call-off £255,929 last 11 Dec 2023
- RM3790 Framework We don't track RM3790 It is not a Government Commercial Agency agreement we hold. Check with the body that runs it. 1 call-off £36,000 last 3 Dec 2020
- [RM1557.15 G-Cloud 15](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM1557.15) Framework No: framework closed until about 5 Feb 2028 Only suppliers already on it can win call-offs. It runs until 5 Feb 2028; you can bid for its replacement then. 1 call-off £111,880 last 30 Nov 2023
- [RM6171 Courier and Specialist Movements](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6171) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 1 call-off £100,000 last 21 Dec 2021
- [RM6173 Automation Marketplace DPS](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6173) Open to join now Dynamic Purchasing System Yes: dynamic purchasing system open for bids 1 call-off £2,407,544 last 12 Jan 2026 [How to apply](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6173)
- [RM6174 Multifunctional Devices (MFDs), Print and Digital Workflow Software Services and](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6174) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 1 call-off £382,600 last 10 Jan 2024
- [RM3799 Specialist Courier Services](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM3799) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 1 call-off £70,000 last 21 Sept 2021
- [RM3808 Network Services 2](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM3808) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 1 call-off £39,150 last 28 Apr 2023
- [RM6100 Technology Services 3](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6100) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 1 call-off £45,000 last 2 Mar 2023
- [RM3828 Payment Solutions](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM3828) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 1 call-off last 8 Feb 2021
- [RM3733 Technology Products 2](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM3733) Framework No: this framework has expired Existing call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement. 1 call-off £155,000 last 29 Aug 2017
- [RM6308 Furniture and Associated Services 2](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6308) Framework No: framework closed until about 22 Jan 2028 Only suppliers already on it can win call-offs. It runs until 22 Jan 2028; you can bid for its replacement then. 1 call-off £250,000 last 22 Sept 2025
- Unnamed framework Framework The notice doesn't name the framework Ask the buyer which framework it used and when it reopens. 25 call-offs £8,418,246 last 15 Sept 2026

## Procurement contacts

People Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust named as contact points in its own tender and award notices, newest first.

31 contacts published by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Names, emails and phone numbers exactly as the buyer published them in its notices. Included with Professional and Business.

[Start free trial](https://tendernation.io/register)

##  Recent contract awards

- [Delron Services Ltd - awarded Lot 1 Tonbridge Cottage Hospital](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/delron-services-awarded-lot-1-tonbridge-cottage-hospital)

    [Lot 1 Tonbridge Hospital Distribution Boards & Lot 2 Victoria Hospital, Deal, Distribution Boards](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdb-6999-7329-936b-f665aaf94ab9/lot-1-tonbridge-hospital-distribution-boards-lot-2-victoria-hospital-deal-di)

    £104,325

    5 Oct 2026
- [Trail Group Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/trail-group)

    [Lot 1 Tonbridge Hospital Distribution Boards & Lot 2 Victoria Hospital, Deal, Distribution Boards](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdb-6999-7329-936b-f665aaf94ab9/lot-1-tonbridge-hospital-distribution-boards-lot-2-victoria-hospital-deal-di)

    £174,955

    5 Oct 2026
- [MIS HEALTHCARE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/mis-healthcare)

    [582-24488-50 0.6/1.2P364DK-85(N) 4OOkHU High-speed tube - for MIS room](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-bcd8-708c-98af-64bb8fc9b8fa/582-24488-50-0612p364dk-85n-4ookhu-high-speed-tube-for-mis-room)

    £14,951

    24 Sept 2026
- [RUNWAY APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/runway-apprenticeships)

    [Olive McGowan Training sessions](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-2a79-7224-aa89-b24e9d36bb66/olive-mcgowan-training-sessions)

    £23,100

    22 Sept 2026
- [Highparks Medical Practice](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/highparks-medical-practice)

    [For payment to GP services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-4f06-7127-99bf-dbe410f3669b/for-payment-to-gp-services)

    £11,117

    21 Sept 2026
- [G-Fert LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/g-fert)

    [Cycle Courier Service For Dental](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be1-fd43-70de-9204-22ebc6d1e8a4/cycle-courier-service-for-dental)

    £20,000

    4 Sept 2026
- [A E Hobbs Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/a-e-hobbs) , [A N Achunine/Austinoma Chemist Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/a-n-achunine-austinoma-chemist) , [Favourable Outcomes Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/favourable-outcomes)  + 58 more

    [Provision of Public Health Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-3000-72cb-8c6a-c399fe3fbf6a/provision-of-public-health-services)

    Value not counted: framework or estimated ceiling

    3 Sept 2026
- [Qbtech Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/qbtech)

    [PSR Direct Award C - QbTest ADHD Management System](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be9-1685-7181-a52f-44c5961c3a6d/psr-direct-award-c-qbtest-adhd-management-system)

    £173,750

    3 Sept 2026
- [Absolute Pest Control Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/absolute-pest-control)

    [Pest Control](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be2-1398-73fc-bda3-19b0630d4457/pest-control)

    £48,000

    1 Sept 2026
- [EUREKA PHYSIOCARE LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/eureka-physiocare)

    [Medical Device](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be9-bff2-72ca-a03d-e8a9e7ae98ab/medical-device)

    £27,380

    28 Aug 2026
- [Noveva Software Group Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/noveva-software-group)

    [Kent, East Sussex and Medway integration for School Screening](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1e-385e-71dc-b4cc-f2d03735d9d0/kent-east-sussex-and-medway-integration-for-school-screening)

    £546,946

    27 Aug 2026
- [Birmingham City University](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/birmingham-city-university)

    [Tissue Viability Course Fees](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be7-d3d5-7269-9a6e-5cfdd776a392/tissue-viability-course-fees)

    £16,200

    14 Aug 2026

## Contracts coming up for renewal

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's contracts ending in the next two years, from award notices and its own contract register. Most go back out to tender, so this is the time to get to know the buyer.

- [582-24488-50 0.6/1.2P364DK-85(N) 4OOkHU High-speed tube - for MIS room](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-bcd8-708c-98af-64bb8fc9b8fa/582-24488-50-0612p364dk-85n-4ookhu-high-speed-tube-for-mis-room) [MIS HEALTHCARE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/mis-healthcare) · Award notice Ends 25 Oct 2026 £14,951
- [Quality Management System](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc1-1e08-72a5-a6dc-d0b86b9d2840/quality-management-system) [Inphase Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/inphase) · Award notice Ends 30 Oct 2026 £111,880
- [Solar PV: desktop review, site inspection, technical report, defects register and remedial works schedule](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-bd1f-7276-a69c-b292ef727d11/solar-pv-desktop-review-site-inspection-technical-report-defects-register-an) [BARTON KNIGHT ENERGY LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/barton-knight-energy) · Award notice Ends 31 Oct 2026 £14,350
- [Water & Waste Water](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb4-d1cd-7078-9179-fba526229135/water-waste-water) [ADSM](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/adsm) · Award notice Ends 31 Oct 2026 Value not counted: looks like a keying error
- [Payroll](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b9c-0b16-715c-b217-6a7ee6d4cb77/payroll) [Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – Employment Services](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/mersey-and-west-lancashire-teaching-hospitals-nhs-trust-employment-services) · Award notice Ends 31 Oct 2026 Value not counted: paid to another public body
- [Supply of OEM Dental Machinery Parts](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf6-8205-71af-ba31-15e85f0c64a0/supply-of-oem-dental-machinery-parts) [Wright Health Group Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/wright-health-group) · Award notice Ends 3 Nov 2026 £90,000
- [Safeguarding Supervision Sessions](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce1-6a78-72cb-8399-f8a713795bfe/safeguarding-supervision-sessions) [The Wellbeing Collective Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/wellbeing-collective) · Award notice Ends 4 Nov 2026 £72,000
- [Nessus Pro](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc3-936c-71b0-bfd6-aa34f9d3d525/nessus-pro) [Bytes Software Services](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/phoenix-software-01616977) · Award notice Ends 19 Nov 2026 £7,413
- [Adios and Refine Annual Licences](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd1-c591-7216-bf66-69b80421679c/adios-and-refine-annual-licences) [Rx Info Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/rx-info) · Award notice Ends 30 Nov 2026 £10,500
- [Medical Device](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be9-bff2-72ca-a03d-e8a9e7ae98ab/medical-device) [EUREKA PHYSIOCARE LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/eureka-physiocare) · Award notice Ends 1 Jan 2027 £27,380
- [Acrobat Pro for enterprise](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd1-a785-723d-827f-56602bf39c00/acrobat-pro-for-enterprise) [ACADEMIA LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/academia) · Award notice Ends 5 Jan 2027 £14,350
- [Microsmart 035060 suction PUMP and 35115 turbosmart a - suction PUMP](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd4-1395-71f0-a4fa-135ecec9c2f9/microsmart-035060-suction-pump-and-35115-turbosmart-a-suction-pump) [Cattani Esam Uk Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/cattani-esam) · Award notice Ends 22 Jan 2027 £30,208
- [Dental Practice Management Patient System](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce9-c622-700b-8fa6-9a17f9102b0c/dental-practice-management-patient-system) [Software of Excellence UK Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/software-of-excellence) · Award notice Ends 1 Feb 2027 £225,072
- [Orthotics Provision Insoles](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1f-21a0-7004-8726-4511955eda35/orthotics-provision-insoles) [Footlabs Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/footlabs) · Award notice Ends 1 Feb 2027 £111,600
- [Trust Identity Checks](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce2-c419-70ec-adfc-e763c387f73e/trust-identity-checks) [TrustID](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/trustid) · Award notice Ends 14 Feb 2027 Value not counted: looks like a keying error

## Buyer intent

Signs Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is getting ready to buy: committee papers and decisions, published commercial pipelines and hiring for procurement or digital leads. Each comes with the evidence and a link to the source.

- Board papers Business case

    Progress continued on plans for closer integration with Medway Community Healthcare, with the full business case being considered for approval by the Board at i...

    Meeting

    15 Jul 2026

1 signal in the last year. The quotes and source links come with the Business plan.

[See Business plan](https://tendernation.io/pricing)

## Who they pay

£86,862,217 paid to 77 suppliers in the 12 months to 30 Sept 2026, from Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's published spending over £500. This includes work bought without a tender, such as call-offs and direct awards.

- [HCRG Care Services Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/hcrg-care-services)Mostly Secondary Commissioning from Non-NHS Organisations

    £26,273,394

    34 payments
- [Medway Community Healthcare CIC](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/medway-community-healthcare-cic)Mostly Secondary Commissioning from Non-NHS Organisations

    £24,351,790

    25 payments
- Supply Chain Coordination Ltd Accounts Receivable

    Mostly NHS Supply Chain Suspense Account

    £3,996,649

    184 payments
- [Alcura UK Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/alcura)Mostly Drug Charges from Non NHS Organisations

    £3,972,353

    106 payments
- [Logan Construction (South East) Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/logan-construction-south-east)Mostly Property, Plant and Equipment - Assets Under Construction (WIP)

    £2,960,178

    9 payments
- [Dell Corporation Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/dell-corporation)Mostly Property, Plant and Equipment - Assets Under Construction (WIP)

    £2,748,148

    52 payments
- [Essity UK Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/essity)Mostly Continence Products

    £2,735,449

    64 payments
- [Morrison Facilities Services Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/morrison-facilities-services)Mostly Site Maintenance Building Contracts

    £2,579,623

    37 payments
- [Graphnet Health Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/graphnet-health)Mostly Computer Software

    £1,642,410

    18 payments
- [Channel Health Alliance Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/channel-health-alliance)Mostly Secondary Commissioning from Non-NHS Organisations

    £1,417,283

    25 payments
- [Rowlands Pharmacy](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/rowlands-pharmacy)Mostly Secondary Commissioning from Non-NHS Organisations

    £1,325,293

    56 payments
- [Bytes Software Services Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/bytes-software-services)Mostly Computer Software

    £842,167

    13 payments
- [Artic Building Services Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/artic-building-services)Mostly Property, Plant and Equipment - Assets Under Construction (WIP)

    £813,303

    19 payments
- [Laser Energy](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/laser-energy)Mostly Electricity Charges (Utility)

    £808,431

    464 payments
- [Softcat Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/softcat)Mostly Computer Software

    £807,608

    10 payments

## What they buy

- [Software packages & information systems 61](https://tendernation.io/sectors/software-information-systems)
- [Health and social work 42](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work)
- [Construction work 28](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work)
- [Business services 17](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services)
- [IT services 14](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services)
- [Medical equipment & pharmaceuticals 13](https://tendernation.io/sectors/medical-equipment-pharmaceuticals)

[Browse all sectors](https://tendernation.io/sectors)

Win work with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Get an alert the day they publish, an AI summary of every notice and a fit score against your business.

[Get alerts for this buyer](https://tendernation.io/register) [Read: how to win your first public contract](https://tendernation.io/guides/how-to-win-your-first-public-sector-contract)

Never miss a tender from Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

TenderNation watches Contracts Finder, Find a Tender, Public Contracts Scotland, TED and the World Bank every day and emails you what fits. Free plan available.

[All buyers](https://tendernation.io/buyers) [Get alerts for this buyer](https://tendernation.io/register)

14-day free trial, no card required
