Planning

Direct Payment Support Services Pre-Market Engagement - Soft Market Testing

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Oct 2019 at 10:41

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Sep 2019 at 09:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Direct Payment Support Services Pre-Market Engagement - Soft Market Testing." This initiative is focused on the provision of personnel and payroll services as part of the Integrated Care System in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The engagement process will conclude on 15 November 2019 and seeks to establish a framework agreement for limited providers offering managed accounts, payroll services, and employment support. The relevant delivery addresses fall within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services and payroll sectors, particularly those offering administrative, payroll management, and guidance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this soft market testing exercise, which aims to gather insights and ideas for shaping the future model of Direct Payment Support Services. Engaging in this process can lead to fruitful partnerships and future contract awards for suitable service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Services Pre-Market Engagement - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council is working with Nottingham City Council and CCG partners within the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System to develop a new model of support services for people using Direct Payments and Personal Health Budgets. The Council is looking to establish and manage, on behalf of the other contracting authorities, a framework agreement of a limited number of providers to deliver a range of specified services: * Managed accounts * Payroll * Employment Support The Council is now undertaking a soft market testing exercise to capture initial ideas and to canvass independent views on the potential shape and model of Direct Payment Support Services in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. Organisations are invited to complete and submit a soft market testing questionnaire. All information gathered will be considered and analysed by the Commissioners.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37c7c97e-78df-4823-93c5-aa2644f53ca3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c9e554-d9d1-4d39-9989-2950255c8e3c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

85312310 - Guidance services

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Catherine Flint, Michael Fowler
Contact Email
catherine.flint@nottscc.gov.uk, michael1.fowler@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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