Tender

Soft Market Test: Supported living with a transitional element of educational support within Chelmsford, Essex

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Aug 2017 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test: Supported living with a transitional element of educational support within Chelmsford, Essex." This project falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Chelmsford, Essex. The tender is currently at the planning stage with a soft market test exercise aimed at gauging interest from potential service providers. The tender period will conclude on 15 February 2018, while the contract period is set to commence on 3 September 2018 and run until 31 August 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in health and social care, housing services, and educational support. Organisations able to innovate in service delivery and provide multidisciplinary support for young individuals with learning difficulties or mental health needs will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with Essex County Council at this early stage could foster fruitful partnerships and enhance service offerings in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test: Supported living with a transitional element of educational support within Chelmsford, Essex

Notice Description

Essex County Council ("the Council") is currently developing its service specification for a forthcoming procurement of 24/7 on site support for up to 8 young persons aged between 18 and 25, with low to medium learning difficulties/disabilities and/or mental health needs at a site in central Chelmsford. This is an innovative project which will incorporate multi-disciplinary working across the Housing, Social Care, Education/Employment and Health sectors. It is envisaged that this onsite service will be provide support, guidance and facilitation for up to 8 young people to live their life in their own accommodation. As part of the Council's pre-market engagement for this project, a soft market test exercise has been developed which seeks to establish the potential level of interest from organisations to deliver this service, and to invite feedback on any innovations which could be incorporated into the final specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-107cafe7-7517-49e8-9bce-c2d3302d042c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b3720c6-b222-40b0-9f37-5700868b54b5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
13 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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