Planning

Respite - RFI

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

27 Nov 2024 at 10:54

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Nov 2024 at 08:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Respite - RFI," which falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000). This procurement exercise focuses on the provision of overnight respite services in Buckinghamshire, England. Key dates include the engagement end date on 9th December 2024. The early engagement notice was published on 25th November 2024, and the most recent update was on 27th November 2024. The Council is seeking information from suppliers to better understand the market and to inform their approach to future procurement processes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand or develop respite services in Buckinghamshire. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate. Suppliers are invited to complete a questionnaire to provide details about their capacity, infrastructure, and expansion plans. The information gathered will aid Buckinghamshire Council in identifying potential partners and shaping their service delivery strategies. Businesses that are well-suited for this opportunity include those with expertise in health and social care services, especially those interested in collaborating with the Council to enhance day services in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Respite - RFI

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is requesting information about the provision of Overnight Respite. Suppliers are invited to participate in this exercise by completing the attached questionnaire. This will help the Council understand your capacity to deliver the services, the current infrastructure, and plans for expansion. The information obtained from this exercise may be used to inform the Council's approach to any procurement process it undertakes for the delivery of these services. This document is for information purposes only and suppliers will not be held to any indicative costings nor excluded from any future procurement exercise on the basis of any information they provide. SCOPE: To have an improved understanding of the respite market in Buckinghamshire. To identify providers that want to develop or expand services in Buckinghamshire. To identify providers who would be interested in taking a partnership approach with the Council to develop or deliver day services. Supplier can access this RFI using in the Council's e-procurement using the links below: Advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8f7eb08b-21a7-ef11-8132-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True Responses must be provided via MS Forms - link within cover letter available in the e-procurement advert.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f1a9307-813a-4a0a-9a12-4b0426430633
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cad433-15c9-479f-9d10-7ce6e4b11aa6
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
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2024Expired
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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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