Planning

Integrated Community Equipment service (ICEs) for Herefordshire - Soft Market Test

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Mar 2018 at 10:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process for the Integrated Community Equipment service (ICEs) in Herefordshire, focusing on medical aids. The soft market test, titled "Integrated Community Equipment service (ICEs) for Herefordshire - Soft Market Test", aims to gather insights from potential providers on delivering high-quality services, effective value propositions, and innovative approaches. The engagement end date for this opportunity is set for 2nd June 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Supplying the Southwest Portal to access tender documentation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare and equipment supply sectors to establish or expand their presence in the region. Companies specialising in medical aids, community health services, and related innovations would be well-positioned to participate. Engaging in this market test could help these businesses showcase their capabilities and potentially influence the procurement direction taken by Herefordshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Community Equipment service (ICEs) for Herefordshire - Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council (HC) is at an early stage in development of its proposals for a re-procurement of the Integrated Community Equipment service (ICEs) covering the county. This soft market test (SMT) seeks input from the market on the following: - what constitutes a good quality, value for money, Integrated Community Equipment service - how potential providers can demonstrate an ability to innovate and add value - how potential providers can demonstrate experience of being involved in delivering similar services This exercise will also provide an opportunity for HC and its partners to obtain an insight into how potential providers might approach the delivery of this service. It will also give a useful early insight into the likely level of interest from the market. Please note; THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ff295d0-37b8-4424-bb57-bf1b018b501c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2cc03bd-17d2-49a2-8b18-2132f5da9d72
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33196000 - Medical aids

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2018Expired
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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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