Planning

DHSC:ASC: RFI: Evaluation of the Better Care Fund

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

23 Sep 2022 at 13:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is planning a tender titled "RFI: Evaluation of the Better Care Fund" in the Health and social work services category. The procurement stage is planning, with an engagement end date set for 19th October 2022. The tender value is £360,000, and it is open to small and medium-sized enterprises. The buying organisation is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering evaluation consultancy services to participate in a project evaluating the Better Care Fund programme. Interested suppliers can access draft specifications and registration details on the Department's eSourcing tool. The Department aims to promote transparency by intending to publish the Invitation to Tender document and the Contract awarded text. Potential suppliers should note that all information shared during the market engagement process is subject to further refinement before the formal tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:ASC: RFI: Evaluation of the Better Care Fund

Notice Description

Project to evaluate the Better Care Fund programme and evidencing its impact is separately commissioning an independent, external evaluation to run alongside delivery of support. The purpose of this RRF is therefore to alert the market of our intention and give you a broad indication of the opportunities which the Authority intends to offer in order to give interested suppliers the opportunity to provide feedback as to the Authority's proposed strategy to procure these services A Request for information (RFI) including draft specifications, and CCS registration detail can be found by logging into Atamis the Departments eSourcing tool, To obtain further information , register your interest and respond to the market engagement activity (a request for information) please follow these steps: 1. Log in or Register through the supplier portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome 2. Locate the opportunity using 'My Proposals and Quotes' or in 'Find Opportunities' C103111 3. Click Register Interest. When expressing an interest, service providers should provide: (i) the contact details of the supplier's representative; (ii) the requested RFI responses. To note: any draft documents shared through this market engagement process may have some cross references which are not accurate, sections which are not fully developed, some sections which may be repetitive, some omissions and all the drafts will require further work. However, the Authority is sharing these draft documents in good faith so genuine views on how this requirement can be delivered can be sought from the market. Transparency: Potential suppliers should note that, in accordance with Government's policies on transparency, the Department intends to publish the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document, and the text of any Contract awarded, subject to possible redaction at the discretion of the Department. Further information on transparency can be found at: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/content/transparencyoverview . This notice is for information only, and the Department reserves the right to discontinue the proposed tendering process and not award the contract. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the Department's requirements, the service classification of this requirement or the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of the Department's current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding. The Department reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Department to commence with any competitive tender process. The Department is not and shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing any interest in participating in the market consultation exercise advertised in this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4937a048-fbc5-4fd2-bb00-cd103037591e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93c9ea21-202d-4308-834a-a2960d41bc18
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
SME
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 2022Expired
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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