Planning

Market Testing - HIV support services (Camden & Islington)

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Feb 2021 at 12:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for HIV support services, known as "Market Testing - HIV support services (Camden & Islington)". This process is a precursor to the re-commissioning of services intended to assist individuals affected by HIV, with an emphasis on holistic support and peer engagement. Interested parties have until 12:00 pm on 12th March 2021 to respond to the market testing questionnaire. The geographical focus for this tender is London, with services expected to commence following the conclusion of current contracts on 31st March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social work services, community support, and personal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender aims to foster a network of services that enhance the quality of life for people living with HIV. Businesses that can offer comprehensive support, from physical wellness to mental health services, will find this an excellent opportunity to engage with the councils and potentially secure long-term contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Testing - HIV support services (Camden & Islington)

Notice Description

1. Overview The Councils (Camden and Islington) are reviewing the HIV Support Services, which are currently commissioned by Camden and Islington Public Health. A PIN was previously published on the London Tender Portal, on the 18th of January 2021 and closed on the 8th of February 2021. Details of the service The HIV services are currently delivered by five (5) providers through four (4) separate contracts and grants which will come to an end on the 31st of March 2022. We aim to advertise this opportunity in June 2021. These services aims to; * Encourage people who are HIV positive, to follow a personal exercise/activity programme in order to increase fitness, self-esteem and quality of life * Provide comprehensive 'whole person' support that impacts across the individual's physical, mental and emotional health and well-being, to help them better manage the direct and indirect effects of HIV on their day to day lives * To provide peer support, advice and means of engagement * To empower people living with HIV through information * To provide practical, emotional and intellectual support * To lessen the sense of isolation * To help eradicate irrational fears * To help people come to terms with diagnosis * To help people develop inner strengths and resources. We would like to combine the strengths and opportunities of each service to create a network of peer support services which will form the basis of a pathway for service users from clinical settings to community based support. This will include: face-to-face groups and workshops including groups for newly diagnosed service users; communal meals and get togethers for adults with HIV and children affected by HIV; face-to-face exercise programmes; face-to-face counselling; face-to-face one-to-one support with peer mentors. 2. Market testing The Council wishes to undertake soft market testing on the re-commissioning of these services, and therefore would welcome the views of providers on the questions set out below. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this soft market testing and a response to this notice does not guarantee any invitation to participate in any future public procurement process that the Council may conduct. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Council and the Council is not bound to accept any proposals offered. The Council is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in the soft market testing exercise. Any procurement of services by the Council in due course will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Responses provided will not be treated as commercially confidential, unless expressed by the providing party, and may be used by the Council in the final service specifications used for the contracts, no organization will be individually identified. Additional information: Following this market testing exercise Camden Council will consider options for developing the provision in question. Please return your completed questionnaire by Friday 12.00pm (midday) 12th March 2021. For any other queries or return of the questionnaire Anita.DePan@islington.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b199bc0-e9c4-4bbe-affc-839d8674a45c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7456f866-4e04-4f81-9772-9cc89bdbc310
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anita De Pan
Contact Email
anita.depan@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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