Planning

Prior Information Notice: Pre-tender webinar for Provision of Healthwatch Somerset

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Dec 2016 at 13:47

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

14 Dec 2016 at 13:41

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is planning a procurement process for the management and coordination of Healthwatch Somerset, the local health and social care consumer champion. The pre-tender webinar is scheduled for 13th January 2017 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, where interested organisations can learn more about the service requirements. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and covers a contract period from 1st October 2017 to 30th September 2020. A budget allocation of £1 GBP has been indicated for this opportunity, which is currently in the planning stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that are experienced in health and social care services. Potential bidders will have the chance to engage directly with the buying organisation at the pre-tender webinar, allowing them to gain insights into the procurement process and service requirements, which may enhance their competitive positioning in future procurement rounds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice: Pre-tender webinar for Provision of Healthwatch Somerset

Notice Description

Somerset County Council (SCC) is seeking interest from organisations, including community groups, that would like to manage and co-ordinate Healthwatch Somerset. Healthwatch Somerset is the local health and social care consumer champion and as such represents all customers of these services and the general public, who may themselves be future customers. A key requirement of Healthwatch Somerset is to engage in particular with those who are vulnerable or often unheard. Healthwatch Somerset is a member of the Somerset Health and Wellbeing Board and will champion the views of all customers and the general public at a strategic level to local health and social care commissioners and providers, and to Healthwatch England in order to improve services. Healthwatch will be accountable to local customers of health and social care services, the general public and SCC in terms of the performance of its role and value for money. SCC is intending to run a procurement process in early 2017. Pre-Tender Webinar in January 2017 SCC is holding a Pre-Tender Webinar on 13th January 2017 and is inviting organisations that might consider taking part in the procurement process. The webinar will be an opportunity to learn more about the service requirements and receive information about the procurement process. Organisations that take part will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any way in any potential future formal procurement. Commercial confidentiality will be respected. This notice does not represent a formal commitment by the Council to undertake a procurement procedure. Webinar Details Date : Friday 13th January 2017 Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm Event Registration: To register for this event please email clogan@somerset.gov.uk providing the name of your organisation, the name(s) of person(s) wishing to join the webinar and their email address and telephone number. If you are unable to join the webinar the presentation and notes will be available through the e-tender system ProContract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fe46967-60b9-44ea-a9ed-4e6596c2f39b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43dbb7d7-e7c2-4d96-a9e2-76582ad7139c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Dec 2016Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Catherine Logan
Contact Email
clogan@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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