Planning

Soft Market Test - Provision of support in Refuge for Men and children

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Mar 2023 at 15:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is planning a tender process titled "Soft Market Test - Provision of support in Refuge for Men and children" in the social services industry category. The tender involves providing support services in safe accommodation for men and children escaping domestic abuse, with the current contract expected to end on 31/03/2024. The deadline for engagement is set for 23rd March 2023, and the fixed sites for the service are located in Cornwall. This initial soft market test will help the council gauge supplier interest before finalizing the procurement route.

This tender by Cornwall Council offers opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises in social work, health services, and community service provision. Businesses capable of delivering tailored support services in a communal setting, including access to specialist services like drug and alcohol support and legal services, would find this opportunity well-suited. The procurement process, starting at the planning stage, aims to establish a long-term service contract from 2024-2028, with possible extensions. Potential suppliers are encouraged to participate in the soft market test to express interest without any commercial commitment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Provision of support in Refuge for Men and children

Notice Description

Cornwall Council currently provides outreach support within accommodation to Men who are in or have experienced domestic abuse and their children (if any). This service is delivered through a minimum of 5 furnished units in a communal setting. The current contract for this support in safe accommodation is expected to end on 31/03/2024 and the purpose of this soft market test is for Cornwall Council to gain an understanding of the level of supplier interest from suppliers able to meet the qualifying criteria and interested in tendering for the Provision of Support in Refuge for Men and their children (if any) for Individuals Escaping Domestic Abuse ahead of finalising the procurement or contracting route. Please see the attached draft specification detailing those requirements. Cornwall Council will be commissioner for these services on behalf of the Safer Cornwall Partnership, the contract for an initial period of four years, 2024-2028, with the option to extend by two further three year periods thereafter. Requirement and volume of service is dependent on the Grant funding envelope, the contract management process will approve the level of service based on available funds as required. Support will help end users to access specialist services such as drug and alcohol services, housing, health care, legal services and social care, to help recovery in a safe environment. Located in Cornwall, the fixed sites must give full consideration of access to services and public transport links, and the local landscape in relation to other existing accommodation services. The optimal stay in the refuge will be 20 weeks, although it is recognised that there will be some flexibility in length of stay, influenced by individual service user needs and availability of move on accommodation. 24h in person or on-call tailored support as detailed in the specification provided according to assessment of risk and need and delivered by trained and experienced workers with a high level of understanding of the specific needs. For the avoidance of doubt, this Soft Market Test and any subsequent ITT implies no commercial commitment on behalf of the council, nor do any appended documents represent formal tender documents. In addition, it can be confirmed that Participation in this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. Please find the documentation using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f59291ea-47b8-ed11-8120-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61dcda19-95bb-48c3-ad30-63c12c05a779
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b24de8-2f8c-4379-ac59-9f3469b01793
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,485,562 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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