Planning

Carers Support Service - Mental Health Specialist Provider - Market Engagement

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Feb 2025 at 15:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Carers Support Service - Mental Health Specialist Provider - Market Engagement." This process targets the health and social work services industry, specifically focusing on social work related to mental health. The procurement is set in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the main delivery address being MK9 3EJ. This early engagement stage invites feedback from potential providers, with key deadlines including responding to engagement questions by 12th February 2025. The final engagement end date is set for 4th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services to expand their reach and influence within the public sector. It is particularly well-suited for providers with expertise in tiered support models and those capable of delivering comprehensive mental health services as part of a larger Carers Support Service framework. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses establish a foothold in the public health sector and forge partnerships with the council, fostering potential future contracts and expansions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carers Support Service - Mental Health Specialist Provider - Market Engagement

Notice Description

THIS IS A MARKET ENGAGEMENT STAGE Milton Keynes City Council ('the Council') would like feedback from providers who may be interested in the role of specialist provider for Mental Health within our Carers Support Service model. The Council wish to procure a tiered model of support, which will include a Mental Health provider. The specification describes the requirements of the provider of the service. We are keen to hear from providers on the questions in the attached Market Engagement document. Please can you respond to the questions by latest 12 noon, Wednesday 12th February 2025 via In-Tend Correspondence section/market engagement stage. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39ef2193-9f84-43ec-b18a-acd4565825ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579b0811-3e70-456e-b13b-2806562f9c09
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 May 2025Expired
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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
ASC Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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