Planning

SSD 23 08 Assistive Technology Service Soft Market Testing

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Mar 2023 at 11:16

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Mar 2023 at 10:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is planning to procure an Assistive Technology service. The title of the procurement is "SSD 23 08 Assistive Technology Service Soft Market Testing". This falls under the industry category of Health and social work services. The procurement stage is planning, with key milestones including an engagement end date of 31st March 2023. The procurement will involve soft market testing to gather feedback on service delivery options before finalising the service specification for an operational start date of 1st April 2024.

This tender by Derbyshire County Council presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those providing Assistive Technology services in the Health and social work industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The soft market testing process allows providers to share insights on alternative delivery solutions and procurement approaches, helping shape the final service specification. Businesses are encouraged to engage with Derbyshire County Council to contribute to the development of the Assistive Technology service delivery options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSD 23 08 Assistive Technology Service Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Derbyshire County County Council will soon be tendering their Assistive Technology (AT) Contract and are interested to hear the views of providers on the service delivery options/proposals to procure an Assistive Technology service prior to finalising the service specification and ready for an operational services commencement date of the 1st April 2024. Providers are invited to respond in full to the questions set out in the soft market testing questionnaire. The soft market testing document forms part of the Council's initial market research in which they are seeking information from a range of providers to inform the procurement approach. In particular, the Council are looking to respondents to: - * Comment on the feasibility of the proposed service delivery options * Share learning on alternative delivery solutions * Share learning on suggested the procurement approach

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65e01cde-5d63-4784-818b-135c5a1ec0d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ff73cc-f554-4572-8c45-98b36fb8a104
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
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
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
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
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

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