Planning

Sexual Abuse Counselling Service - Soft Market Test

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Jun 2019 at 11:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is conducting a soft market test for a Sexual Abuse Counselling Service as part of its pre-procurement process. The engagement aims to gather insights from potential providers about the service's scope and contracting process. Interested parties should respond by 28th June 2019. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and falls under the counselling services category of the social services industry. The service is to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with an estimated value of £56,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for service providers in the counselling and mental health sectors to influence the upcoming formal procurement process. Businesses that offer counselling services, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive issues such as sexual abuse trauma, would be well-positioned to participate. Engaging in this soft market test allows providers to contribute their perspectives, potentially shaping the service's final specifications while remaining eligible for the forthcoming tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sexual Abuse Counselling Service - Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Please complete online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsxn84UHgNe_-gs4r8abLID_PFHom0JnQ34l5cp88iAnwwlQ/viewform?usp=sf_link This soft market test is being undertaken to gather views from potential providers as part of pre-procurement activity. We would like to understand your views on our current thinking around the potential scope and process for contracting the above service. We will consider your views in any decisions made. This soft market test is a precursor to the formal tender, and therefore does not constitute as a formal tender nor will result in the letting of a contract at this stage. Your participation in this soft market test will neither prevent you from submitting nor require you to submit a bid during the subsequent formal procurement process. All returns are treated as confidential, however please be aware that your suggestions may form part of the final specification/tender to ensure an open and transparent process is followed. Any comments which you consider to be commercial in confidence or part of your unique selling point should be clearly indicated in your response. We welcome any and all responses, whether full, partial, or otherwise! This is your opportunity to shape the service going forward. Deadline for your response is Friday 28th June. We can accept late responses, however it may be too late for us to consider in our decision making.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdf5a7ad-f8b2-40e3-b39e-96eaba56dec5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jun 2019Expired
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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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