Tender

Market Consultation - Advice Service for Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jul 2021 at 10:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Portsmouth City Council is currently seeking providers for the "Market Consultation - Advice Service for Portsmouth." This procurement process is ongoing and is classified within the services industry, specifically under guidance and counselling services. The tender is part of an open procedure and is set to close on 9th August 2021 at 12:00 PM. This project aims to engage potential providers in discussions about the current advice service, which is valued at £295,000 per annum and is scheduled to start on 1st April 2022, extending until 31st March 2025. Interested parties should refer to the specified delivery address in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the council and potentially secure a long-term contract. Businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, welfare services, or related sectors are particularly well-suited to participate in this market consultation. By providing feedback on the draft specifications, businesses can influence the final requirements of the tender and position themselves favourably for future bidding opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Consultation - Advice Service for Portsmouth

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council (the 'council') currently have a contract in place for the delivery of an advice service in Portsmouth. This contract is due to end on the 31st March 2022 and is currently valued at PS295,000 per annum. The purpose of this engagement is to share with you information about the current service and also our draft specification, and ask you to comment on our requirements. Any information a provider shares could be used to assist drafting the final specification. We are also using the process to 'test the market' to obtain a better understanding of the level of interest from potential providers in delivering this service. Providers should note that there is no obligation to take part in this exercise and that if they do not take part it will not preclude them from any subsequent related procurement process. Engaging providers will not receive preferential treatment in any subsequent quotation or tender process, and this is in no way an indication of the selection of any organisation or a guarantee of future work. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of undertaking an early market engagement exercise for the following project - Advice Service for Portsmouth. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64d82e7-c8fc-4eac-a1a2-3a3f401434a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 9268 8235

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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