Tender

Soft Market Test for New Models of Care (Children and Young People presenting with complex emotional and mental health issues)

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Feb 2024 at 11:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is seeking feedback on developing new models of care for children and young people with complex emotional and mental health issues. The tender, titled "Soft Market Test for New Models of Care," falls under the health and social work services category. Interested parties must submit responses by 12pm, Friday 1st March 2024. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for service providers experienced in health and social work services catering to children and young people. The procurement process is currently in the open stage, focusing on soliciting feedback rather than a formal tender document. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to engage with Cornwall Council on this initiative, which aims to explore innovative approaches in meeting the region's needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for New Models of Care (Children and Young People presenting with complex emotional and mental health issues)

Notice Description

Local Authorities have a duty to provide or procure homes for Children in Care (referred to as children looked after in legislation) which is explicit in the Children Act 1989. This has since been strengthened by the introduction of Sufficiency Statutory Guidance (2010) and the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations 2010. There is a duty of 'sufficiency' that requires local authorities and partners to ensure that, through direct provision or commissioned services, a range of homes sufficient to meet the needs of all children in care are available locally, or that there is a plan in place to move towards that position. In Cornwall, the number of children presenting with complex emotional and mental health issues has risen steadily over the last 5 years. Demand also outstrips supply for crisis placements which sometimes results in either children living far away from home or not having the appropriate level of support to remain at home. We would like to develop a new approach for Children and Young People presenting with complex emotional and mental health in the community and acute settings. This is a particular issue for 16- and 17-year-olds but not exclusive to this age group. Cornwall Council are seeking your opinion; and would like to hear from providers who might already have experience of; or want to help us to develop a new approach. We would like to understand what options are available and hear about the current challenges. Cornwall is a large rural geographical area, so it is important that providers understand the requirements and challenges this entails. It is intended that the responses supplied will enable the Council to consider future options, which might include a pilot project or partnership approach. Any future provision would be subject to development and approval and, as such, this exercise implies no commercial commitment. This is not a formal tender document. Participation in this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. If you are interested in this area of service provision and would like to express an interest in developing a new approach with Cornwall Council, please complete the "Information Required" section at the end of this notice along with any additional information you consider to be relevant. Please return this via the Due North system by 12pm (noon) on Friday 1st March 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a8fd97-b599-43c0-868e-9510f3831b3f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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