Planning

RFI: DHSC:ASC: Charging Reform - Local Authority Operational Readiness

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Planning

23 Mar 2022 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is conducting a pre-procurement market engagement exercise titled "RFI: DHSC:ASC: Charging Reform - Local Authority Operational Readiness." This initiative falls under the industry category of research services, focusing on the readiness of local authorities to implement recently announced charging reforms. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone, the engagement end date, set for 6 April 2022. The procurement process type is classified under services, and the relevant documents have been published as part of the engagement notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and data analysis services, particularly those capable of providing innovative approaches to quantitative and qualitative assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing, as DHSC has indicated a suitability for SME participation. Firms with expertise in local authority operations and charging mechanisms would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

RFI: DHSC:ASC: Charging Reform - Local Authority Operational Readiness

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking information, as part of a pre-procurement market engagement exercise, regarding the development of a novel approach to quantitative and qualitative data collection and assessment to understand the readiness of local authorities (LAs) to implement charging reforms announced in September. Attachment is the request for information (RFI).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c5d3cea-2f05-4f56-92c2-2ef37ecd0f6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/483b3a3e-2c7b-466f-8280-26a797586057
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

72316000 - Data analysis services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 2022Expired
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
Lara Dolamore
Contact Email
lara.dolamore@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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