Planning

Soft Market Test for HIV Peer Support Service

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Nov 2024 at 11:06

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Soft Market Test for HIV Peer Support Service" within the health services industry category. This initiative is intended to support individuals newly diagnosed with HIV, specifically those identified through a new opt-out testing programme in the emergency department. The council aims to commission this service on behalf of the LLR ICB and University Hospitals Leicester. The soft market test allows potential providers and stakeholders to express their interest and provide feedback on the proposed service. The engagement end date is 15th November 2024, with a potential service commencement in January 2025. The project is valued at £76,000 and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to participate in shaping a critical healthcare service. Firms with expertise in health services, particularly those experienced with HIV support, stand to benefit significantly by engaging in this process. The soft market test is specifically designed to gather industry insights, making it an ideal platform for businesses to influence the final service model and specification. Moreover, it offers a chance to build relationships with Leicester City Council and other relevant stakeholders, potentially leading to future procurement opportunities within the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for HIV Peer Support Service

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council is considering commissioning a HIV Peer Support service on behalf of the LLR ICB and University Hospitals Leicester. This will be to support those who receive a new diagnosis of HIV, including those who are identified by the new opt-out testing programme to be established in the emergency department. It is anticipated that this service would need to commence by January 2025 to align with the new testing programme. As part of the commissioning process, the authority is undertaking a soft market test. This gives potential providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and feed in their views about the potential service model and specification principles. The commissioners will use the information to appraise options and further develop the specification. Further information regarding this service is contained within the document "Soft Market Testing HIV Peer Support - November 2024". This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. The authority is using this process solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest in this particular service. There are therefore no formal criteria which we will use to judge your responses and it is not our intention to provide any feedback. This completed questionnaire must be returned via the proactis response box by 1200hrs (midday) on Friday 15th November 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56e6f8c3-ce68-4e35-b356-e0e51cb9762e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d42c1c-733c-4c41-8783-53b2e18a98c9
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2024Expired
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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Percival
Contact Email
michael.percival@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541443

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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