Planning

Soft Market Testing: Advice and Mediation Services

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Apr 2022 at 13:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the tender titled "Soft Market Testing: Advice and Mediation Services." This initiative seeks to assess existing advice and mediation services to potentially create a more integrated approach for families in Nottinghamshire. The engagement end date is set for 20th May 2022, and the classification of this tender falls under social work and related services (CPV code 85300000). Interested parties can find further details on the council’s official website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering social services or consultancy in the education and health sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their innovative approaches could align well with the council's objectives. Companies specializing in community support, welfare services, and family mediation would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract, as the council looks to enhance its service delivery through effective collaboration and engagement with the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing: Advice and Mediation Services

Notice Description

The Council currently has several advice and mediation services in place that support our foster carers, and children and families in respect of Education Health and Care Planning. As part of the Council's recommissioning decisions, we are interested to see if there were similarities between the services that would allow a more joined up approach to the delivery of advice and mediation services for families in Nottinghamshire. All information gathered from the Soft Market Testing will be carefully considered and will inform the future development of the advice and mediation services within Nottinghamshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/876e0780-ba06-43af-871d-346c670ae9c3
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2022Expired
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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
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
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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