Planning

Request for information - Healthy Lifestyles Service

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Dec 2021 at 13:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Request for information - Healthy Lifestyles Service," aimed at gathering insights into the provision of Healthy Lifestyle Services as part of their planning for future service configurations post-2023. This engagement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for responses set for 12 noon on 19th January 2022. The procurement falls within the health and social work services category and will take place in England, specifically with implications for the local community in Buckinghamshire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in health and wellness services, particularly those who specialise in health improvement and behaviour change interventions. Suppliers who can demonstrate capacity to address issues such as obesity, mental health, and healthy living behaviours will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on health-related service delivery are encouraged to participate, as Buckinghamshire Council seeks diverse input to shape effective future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for information - Healthy Lifestyles Service

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is requesting information about the provision of Healthy Lifestyle Services to help us plan for future configuration of these services when the current contract ends in 2023. Suppliers are invited to participate in this exercise by completing the questionnaire available from the link below. This will help the Council understand the composition, capacity and views of the supply market. 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. This document is for information purposes only and suppliers will not be held to any indicative costings nor excluded from any future procurement exercise on the basis of any information they provide. The scope for this request for information (RFI) is the Healthy Lifestyle Services which require robust governance arrangements that meet national standards. The commissioning of these services accords with the Buckinghamshire Joint Strategic Health Assessment and NHS Long Term Plan. The overall aim of the service is to provide advice and support, with evidence-based health improvement and behaviour change interventions for the residents of Buckinghamshire that help tackle a range of behaviours including: - poor diet and eating patterns which lead to overweight and obesity; - lack of physical activity; - smoking; and - increasing 'risk' or 'higher risk' alcohol consumption The aims of the service are to: - increase life expectancy in the long term - prevent and manage long term conditions such as obesity, cardio-vascular disease and diabetes - address mental health issues - address health inequalities - connect users to their communities and the support of the voluntary sector The Deadline for responses to this request for information is 12 noon on 19th January 2022. Responses should be made by completing and returning the questionnaire available on the link below; https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=45333f6e-e963-ec11-8110-005056b64545&projectId=4793b8da-e663-ec11-8110-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9762d8eb-0feb-438e-9538-f78a4085c62c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e328be8a-2aeb-4c4a-816c-3480681c9776
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
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
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2022Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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