Planning

Soft Market Test for Autism Support Service for Cambridgeshire County Council

LGSS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Mar 2018 at 10:02

Planning

02 Mar 2018 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council, through its procurement authority LGSS, is currently in the planning stage of a soft market test for an Autism Support Service. This tender aims to ensure the provision of high-quality services starting from 1st June 2018. Interested businesses should be mindful of the engagement end date, which is set for 19th March 2018. The services are classified under health and social work services, and the geographical scope covers the East of England region in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide health and social services, particularly those with experience in autism support. Companies interested in engaging with the council should prepare their quotations and submit them to the provided contact email, as this is a chance to showcase their capabilities ahead of potential formal engagement. This soft market test is an ideal way for businesses to align with the council's needs and standards, fostering growth through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Autism Support Service for Cambridgeshire County Council

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council is inviting quotations from potential providers to provide Autism Support Service from 1st June 2018, including employing existing staff and ensuring the service is maintained to the current high standards. Please note this is only market testing exercise and it is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest. More information in attached document. If you are interest, please send your quote back to Lee.McManus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk by 19th of March 2018

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa8a07e3-563c-43d3-831a-c543aac87aac
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
12 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 2018Expired
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

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 0AP
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

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