Planning

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR DOMICILARY CARE SERVICES IN BEDFORDSHIRE

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

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Planning

09 Jan 2019 at 12:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is initiating a procurement process titled "Request for Information for Domiciliary Care Services in Bedfordshire." This process is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on health and social work services. The engagement end date for interested providers is set for 21st January 2019, and further procurement activities are anticipated to commence in March 2019. The services will be delivered in Bedfordshire, located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care, particularly those specialising in domiciliary services. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to respond to this Request for Information. Participation in this RFI is essential not only for organisations already in the market but also for those considering entry into this sector, as the insights gathered will inform future procurement plans and strategies for service delivery in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR DOMICILARY CARE SERVICES IN BEDFORDSHIRE

Notice Description

A programme of work has been initiated by Bedfordshire Commissioning Group (CCG) to review Domiciliary Care Services across the Bedfordshire footprint. The overall project aims of the Domiciliary Care Services are to: Increase the quality of life for service users; Assure quality of services and patient satisfaction; Evidence best value for publicly funded services; Establish common and robust approaches to contracting; Facilitate equitable choices for service users. It is expected that key strategies will emerge from early programme outcomes over the next two months leading to procurement activities planned from March 2019 onwards. This is a Request for Information (RFI) published on behalf of Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The purpose of this RFI is to gauge market interest for the provision of Domiciliary Care Services in Bedfordshire Providers are invited to participate in this RFI including providers currently in the Domiciliary Care Services market or considering a move into the market within the Bedfordshire geographic area. With this RFI, the CCG seeks to discover from potential providers information regarding their organisation and services and other specific information as specified in Appendix A. The information will be gathered and will be used to inform the CCG's service model for a Domiciliary Care services and future procurement plan. In order to respond to this RFI, please complete the response sections at Appendix B and return a copy, alongside any relevant documentation you wish to include, to rod.skinner@attain.co.uk by no later than 12:00 on 21st January 2019. Also, please note that a provider engagement event is planned for Wed 6th Feb in Bedfordshire - more details will follow in a separate Contracts Finder advert. Additional information: Disclaimer: This RFI is intended only to elicit information. Responders to this RFI should note that no concessions, contracts or other arrangements will be awarded pursuant to this RFI. Responding, or not responding, to this RFI will neither increase nor decrease any provider's chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent Invitation to Tender process. The CCG shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9c22162-cb76-4946-9654-5020c835b962
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
9 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jan 2019Expired
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
ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SN14 7AQ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
By Brook
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Further Information

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