Planning

North Northamptonshire Council - Substance Misuse Service Model Soft Market Testing Excercise

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Feb 2025 at 10:56

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

19 Feb 2025 at 10:18

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise for a Substance Misuse Service Model, inviting prospective providers to offer their insights on proposed service models to inform future commissioning decisions. Classified under the Health and Social Work Services category, this procurement exercise is in the planning stage. The location for the services is in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The early engagement notice was published on 19th February 2025, with the engagement end date set for 14th March 2025. Providers are requested to submit their feedback by 13th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for providers in the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in substance misuse services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as their feedback will help shape the future commissioning process. Engaging in this market testing exercise allows businesses to influence service model decisions and demonstrate their capabilities to North Northamptonshire Council, potentially leading to favourable outcomes in subsequent procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Substance Misuse Service Model Soft Market Testing Excercise

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) would like to invite prospective providers to participate in a soft market testing exercise to seek views from the market on proposed service models for the future commissioning of Substance Misuse services in North Northamptonshire. This process will help inform decision-making by gathering feedback from existing and potential providers on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limitations of each proposed model. Please note: This market testing exercise is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest. It does not form any part of a procurement process at this stage. North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is issuing this document as a request for information only. No supplier selection or preference is implied by participation in this exercise. Additional information: Providers are invited to submit feedback on the proposed models by completing the Soft Market Testing document and returning it to nncphcommissioning@northnorthants.gov.uk by Thursday 13th March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a007688d-2a97-4433-b611-f5bf36ed68d7
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
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
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2025Expired
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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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