Planning

Soft market testing for the Provision of Advocacy Service across Leicestershire, Leicester City and Rutland

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Feb 2023 at 13:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council, Leicester City Council, and Rutland County Council are planning to procure Advocacy Services through a soft market testing process. The aim is to consult the market before issuing the tender, expected to be advertised within the next 12 months. The engagement end date for feedback from providers is 3rd May 2023. The Advocacy Services fall under the industry category of Health and social work services.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and voluntary community sector enterprises that provide advocacy services. Businesses interested in delivering advocacy services in Leicestershire, Leicester City, and Rutland should consider participating in this market engagement to better understand the delivery models, cost implications, and market interest. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a deadline for response set for 24th February 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft market testing for the Provision of Advocacy Service across Leicestershire, Leicester City and Rutland

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council ('the Council'), Leicester City Council, Rutland County Council (LLR) are preparing to procure Advocacy Services which is due to expire on 31st March 2024. The Council would like to consult the market prior to the tender being issued. It is currently anticipated that the tender will be advertised within the next 12 months. To better understand the market LLR is inviting feedback from providers currently delivering advocacy services about their models of providing advocacy so we can better understand delivery models, cost implications and market interest. Deadline for response is 10:00am 24 February 2023. - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. The document for this soft market testing is available to all organisations who may be interested in participating (who are referred to from this point as "Bidders"), by following the link below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c187289-bdb2-4a8a-bd3b-adec6788c1fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c1503d9-b5e5-41ea-97ba-3d6ec48c184a
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 May 2023Expired
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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Bath
Contact Email
manjit.bath@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163056781

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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