Planning

Occupational Therapy (OT) Services Soft Market Test

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

07 May 2024 at 11:54

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 May 2024 at 11:51

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 May 2024 at 11:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Occupational Therapy (OT) Services Soft Market Test" in the health services industry category. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 2024-05-24. The procurement aims to understand the current landscape of Children's Occupational Therapy services and gather insights from experienced organisations. The Council is seeking contributions to address occupational therapy requirements for children and young people, focusing on those with special educational needs. Interested providers are encouraged to respond to an associated questionnaire.

This procurement process by Cambridgeshire County Council presents an opportunity for organisations operating in the health services sector, especially those with expertise in Children's Occupational Therapy. With a focus on the East of England region in the United Kingdom, businesses that offer universal, targeted, and specialist support services for children and young people would be well-suited to compete. Given the Council's interest in gathering insights to improve future services, providers with experience in delivering tailored solutions in line with the Children's Act (2004) are likely to find this tender particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Occupational Therapy (OT) Services Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise in relation to Occupational Therapy Services for children and young people. We would like to understand the current Children's Occupational Therapy landscape and gather insights from experienced organisations. Providers interested in contributing insights to this topic are welcome to respond to this questionnaire. The current service encompasses universal, targeted, and specialist support services and is delivered to meet the requirements of the Children's Act (2004). Insights gained from this exercise will aid us in effectively addressing the occupational therapy requirements of children and young people in the future, both within the homes and at school, especially those with special educational needs. Over recent years, the Children's Occupational Therapy Services spend for Cambridgeshire has averaged approximately PS750k annually. Additional information: If you are open to discussing any aspects of this further, Cambridgeshire County Council Children's Commissioning Team would welcome the opportunity to have a conversation with you. Please feel free to reach out to us to schedule a meeting at your convenience. You can contact us at childrenscommissioningteam@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f67caf5-879b-468b-bb0a-169f859125c7
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 May 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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