Planning

Provision of a Universal Public Health Nursing and Targeted Early Help Service in Somerset (0-19 years Family Support Services).

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Sep 2017 at 08:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is currently planning a tender for the "Provision of a Universal Public Health Nursing and Targeted Early Help Service in Somerset (0-19 years Family Support Services)." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category, with the engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The Soft Market Testing Event is scheduled for 26th September 2017, providing an opportunity for potential providers to share their insights regarding the future delivery of these services. The anticipated commencement of any new arrangements is 1st April 2019, with the primary location for service delivery being the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work, as Somerset County Council is actively seeking feedback from potential service providers that could shape future procurement processes. Organisations with experience in delivering family support services, health visiting, or school nursing will find this particularly relevant. Firms interested in attending the Soft Market Testing Event are encouraged to register, as participation could offer valuable insights into upcoming opportunities and influence the delivery model for critical community services in Somerset.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Universal Public Health Nursing and Targeted Early Help Service in Somerset (0-19 years Family Support Services).

Notice Description

Prior Information Notice - Soft Market Testing Event, 26th September 2017. This is not a call for competition. Somerset County Council is seeking to hear from organisations that might be interested in delivering a Universal Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting and School Nursing) and Targeted Early Help Service (Children's Centre Services and the Troubled Families Programme) in Somerset. Somerset County Council is reviewing the above services. Currently, Public Health Nursing services are commissioned from an external provider and Early Help services are directly provided by the County Council. Somerset County Council is exploring options of how these services will be delivered in the future for our population of 0-19 year olds and their families. Somerset Children and Young People's Plan 2016-2019 describes the objective of establishing Early Help hubs which will deliver family support services - this is available on our website and includes other useful information about our strategic direction of travel and future plans (http://www.somerset.gov.uk/policies-and-plans/plans/children-and-young-peoples-plan/). As part of this process SCC would like to hear views from market providers about the future options and is inviting organisations to attend a soft market testing event on 26th September 2017. It is anticipated that any new arrangements would commence on 1st April 2019. Soft Market Testing Event A Soft Market Testing event will be held on Tuesday 26th September 2017 and Somerset County Council is inviting organisations to attend that might be interested in delivering these services. The event will be an opportunity to inform and shape future options. Somerset County Council is keen to hear feedback from providers as part of the wider consultation for these services. 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 Somerset County Council to undertake a procurement procedure. Event Details Date : Tuesday 26th September 2017 Time: 09:30 to 16:00 Venue: Taunton - details will be provided on registration Event Registration: To attend this event please email FamilySupportService@somerset.gov.uk providing the name of your organisation, the name of the person wishing to attend and a contact email address. Due to the venue size, we ask that no more than one representative attend from each organisation. If you are unable to attend the event the presentation and notes will be available through the e-tender system ProContract (www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk). SCC reserves the right to cancel or re-arrange this event at its own discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-771ff4ab-916a-446f-bfca-a59ca0299d2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35cba755-b38e-44d4-a604-4f3f65d02367
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
Not specified
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
8 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Catherine Logan
Contact Email
clogan@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1823359293

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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