Planning

Cambridgeshire County Council Care Micro-Enterprise Development Project

LGSS

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Planning

15 Dec 2020 at 14:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Care Micro-Enterprise Development Project," aimed at enhancing support services within the care market, particularly in home care. The project, which is classified under health and social work services (CPV Code: 85000000), is set to be initiated in Cambridgeshire, specifically targeting the East of England region. An engagement end date is established for December 17, 2020, following a published early engagement notice on December 15, 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £150,000 over a two-year period, with an emphasis on micro-enterprise development and support, highlighting a direct award to Community Catalysts as the selected provider due to unsuccessful searches for alternative providers.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses focused on micro-enterprise development, particularly those with expertise in the care sector, compliance with the Care Act 2014, and best business practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to respond to this tender. By supporting the rollout of person-centred and co-produced care solutions, engaging in micro-enterprise initiatives can not only fulfil social care needs but also contribute to business growth through the provision of 2,500 hours of supported care within the specified timeframe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Care Micro-Enterprise Development Project

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council intends to directly award a contract to Community Catalysts as sole provider of micro-enterprise development support services specifically geared towards the Care Market (with a focus on Home Care) after initial searches for similar providers failed to produce a viable alternative provider. The value of the contract is estimated to be PS150k over two years. The successful provider will initially undertake a diagnostic of the most suitable geographical area for roll-out in Cambridgeshire and will be expected to support the development of successful micro-enterprises delivering at least 2,500 hours of care by the end of the second year. Support to be given to potential micro-entrepreneurs will include knowledge and awareness of best business practices as well as compliance with the Care Act 2014 and the 7 principles of Prevention, Personalisation, Partnership, Plurality, Protection, Productivity and People. Care Micro-Enterprises will be supported to offer person-centred, co-produced, place-based care and support both for self-funders and those with eligible care needs who access a personal budget via Direct Payments, but who prefer not to directly employ a Personal Assistant. For further information on this project, please contact graeme.hodgson@cambridgeshire.gov.uk by 5:00pm on Thursday 17th December 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09fb6080-fff8-4745-b55e-0fc09c48a9c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8bd1bb-ba51-43a5-80ba-25b2e846a49f
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Dec 2020Expired
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
LGSS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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