Planning

North Northamptonshire Council: Substance Misuse Services Market Consultation Event

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Apr 2025 at 12:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Northamptonshire Council is initiating a planning stage for the procurement of Substance Misuse Services. This market consultation event, scheduled for Tuesday, 10th June 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, will take place at Priors Hall Park Community Centre in Corby, Northamptonshire, East Midlands. Interested organisations are encouraged to participate in this in-person event to help shape the service requirements and model before the formal tender launch. The focus will be within the health and social work services industry category (CPV 85000000), and the deadline to register for the event is 11th June 2025.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in substance misuse treatment. The engagement aims to enhance transparency, encourage provider input, and ensure the service model meets user needs. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to attend, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses of varying scales to establish a foothold in a critical public health sector. Engaging early in the procurement process may allow firms to align their services with the Council’s expectations, thus increasing competitive advantage in the forthcoming tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council: Substance Misuse Services Market Consultation Event

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) would like to invite prospective providers to participate in an in-person market engagement event in preparation for a procurement opportunity for North Northamptonshire Council - Substance Misuse Services. Following soft-market testing, market and stakeholder engagement events and ongoing service user and public engagement, North Northamptonshire Council will now host a market consultation event ahead of the formal tender launch. This session will provide an opportunity for potential providers to review the chosen service model and service requirements. Attendees will have the chance to offer final views and comments, helping to ensure that the proposed approach is clear, achievable, and aligned with service user needs. This event is designed to support transparency and engagement, allowing providers to seek clarification, share insights, and prepare for the forthcoming tender process. We encourage all interested organisations to attend and contribute to this discussion. This event seeks to engage with the Market and include details of the service as well as offering procurement support surrounding the tendering of bids. This event will be held in person at the location below: Tuesday 10th June 2025 from 10.00am - 2.00pm Please aim to arrive from 09.30am. Priors Hall Park Community Centre (Community Room, 1st Floor), Gretton Road, Corby. Northamptonshire. NN17 5EB. Please register your interest and to book onto the market consultation event, please email: nncphcommissioning@northnorthants.gov.uk to book your place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0be1b1b9-3219-4e2d-bae9-275f6f061810
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3065423-25d9-4ba4-b371-174bb2125aee
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
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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