Planning

AIDATS Market Testing Exercise

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

28 Feb 2025 at 09:22

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Feb 2025 at 09:06

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Feb 2025 at 16:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark, a well-established contracting authority, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "AIDATS Market Testing Exercise." This tender falls under the health services industry category (CPV: 85100000) and aims to enhance knowledge and practices related to the provision of an all-age community integrated drug and alcohol treatment and recovery system service, including support for those affected by someone else's substance use. The engagement process is set to conclude on 31 March 2025, and the primary location for service delivery is in England, United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to engage through the completion of an online questionnaire and review the supporting document by the specified deadline.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in health services, especially those with expertise in drug and alcohol treatment and recovery, are well-suited to compete. The engagement exercise allows potential providers to influence future service delivery, ensuring their offerings align with market needs and best practices, thereby opening pathways for business growth and expansion within the public sector. Engaging in this tender can enhance a company's portfolio and establish valuable partnerships with a prominent local authority like Southwark Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AIDATS Market Testing Exercise

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority (Southwark Council) has commenced an exploratory process to update provider landscape knowledge, best practice and market sector considerations in relation to the future provision of an all-age community integrated drug and alcohol treatment and recovery system service contract, including a support offer for people of all ages affected by the substance use of another person. The council is seeking market engagement with providers of these services through completion of an online questionnaire following review of a supporting document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-019ef2f4-4ab2-46cc-8617-229d63e5ce06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0aa1c3-9468-4580-aed3-182fa2154f3a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Iain Gray
Contact Email
iain.gray@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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