Planning

Invitation to engage to investigate the use of a "cost of care tool"

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Oct 2020 at 14:10

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process that involves the invitation to engage with suppliers to investigate the use of a "cost of care tool". This initiative seeks to ensure fair pricing for services provided to clients with complex needs. The engagement period is set to conclude on 30th November 2020, and discussions with suppliers are anticipated from mid-November to mid-December 2020. The relevant industry category includes software solutions, specifically classified under Software package and information systems.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for software companies and consultancies, particularly those specialising in programming, data services, and administrative social services. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate and showcase their solutions that align with the outlined specifications. This could be an ideal chance for agile and innovative firms to collaborate with a local authority, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and further contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to engage to investigate the use of a "cost of care tool"

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is investigating the possible use of a cost of care tool to support it to ensure that a fair price is paid for services commissioned for clients with complex needs. We have developed a draft specification detailing what we are wanting from such a tool and would be pleased to have suppliers contacting us for discussion or presentation of tools that they believe will meet this specification. We are looking to have discussions/presentations with suppliers from mid November to mid December. If you feel that you have a product that meets the specification and would like to showcase this please contact: Julia Phillips, Market Development Manager at Julia.phillips@norfolk.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c17d0ca-20f8-4e01-981b-dc7c2fa75375
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8beed7c9-ece3-41c1-ba2d-9db76b541d5c
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data 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
30 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2020Expired
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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julia Phillips
Contact Email
julia.phillips@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

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