Planning

Soft Market Test for Northamptonshire County Council Family Group Conference

LGSS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Oct 2019 at 13:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Oct 2019 at 14:16

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Oct 2019 at 14:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire County Council, through LGSS, is conducting a Soft Market Test for a Family Group Conference service aimed at children that is anticipated to commence in early 2020. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key dates indicating that the engagement period concludes on 24th October 2019. The service will cater to the health and social work sector, and responses must be submitted via email to sufficiency@childrenfirstnorthamptonshire.co.uk by the specified deadline. The location for this service is within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care industries, particularly those specialising in family support services, child welfare, and social work coordination. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their expertise can greatly contribute to the development of this service. Engaging in this process not only allows for potential contract awards but also positions businesses as key players in delivering crucial community services in Northamptonshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Northamptonshire County Council Family Group Conference

Notice Description

Children First Northamptonshire (Northamptonshire County Council (CFN - NCC) are looking to develop a Family Group Conference (pre court proceedings) Service to commence in early 2020. To note, there is not currently a service in operation in Northamptonshire A Family Group Conference (FGC) is a family led decision making process for resolving problems around a child or young person. This is facilitated by an independent coordinator where the family take the lead role in planning how to move forward. Please read this document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this exercise please complete the questionnaire at the end of this document and return, via email to sufficiency@childrenfirstnorthamptonshire.co.uk by Wednesday 23rd October 2019. Additional information: Please read this document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this exercise please complete the questionnaire at the end of this document and return, via email to sufficiency@childrenfirstnorthamptonshire.co.uk by Wednesday 23rd October 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38ec6735-f488-423a-86bc-47b6e2bc190e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e11456-22ef-4b71-9477-41b1ec6e8210
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
16 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 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
LGSS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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