Planning

Request for Information - Provision of a Home from Hospital Service

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Apr 2021 at 09:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Provision of a Home from Hospital Service." This preliminary market engagement aims to gather insights regarding the provision of home from hospital services, focusing on the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the engagement end date on 13th May 2021. Although this process is not a formal tender, it is intended to inform future procurement practices, with no committed value specified at this time.

This procurement opportunity presents a platform for service providers in the health and social work sector, particularly those offering transport and low-level support services for patients transitioning from hospital to home. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the insights gathered from this engagement could significantly shape the forthcoming procurement process, allowing businesses to align their offerings with the Council's needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Provision of a Home from Hospital Service

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. IT IS NOT A TENDER PROCESS. Buckinghamshire Council is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise prior to tendering for services for the provision of a home from hospital service. The current service model consists of two elements - Transport home from hospital and low-level support at home to assist with day-to-day tasks for up to 6 weeks. This RFI will inform the Council about the current provision of home from hospital services, the current supplier market, developments and innovations. The information obtained from this exercise may be used to inform the Council's approach to any procurement process it undertakes for the delivery of these services. As such, this notice does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement process and does not constitute commitment to undertake a procurement exercise. In the event that the Council decides to commence a formal procurement exercise a separate Contract Notice will be issued. Estimated value:PS0.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87b960e8-8c4b-4cf9-b588-30a4f048a4fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501553fe-869a-4862-b878-f9a5aed3deb3
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
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 May 2021Expired
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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Deyes
Contact Email
sarah.deyes@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296585871

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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