Tender

LPS CARE - Online Market Engagement Event for the Commissioning of Children's Residential Services via Block Contracting Arrangements

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Oct 2018 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is actively seeking participants for the tender titled "LPS CARE - Online Market Engagement Event for the Commissioning of Children's Residential Services via Block Contracting Arrangements." This procurement falls within the health and social work services sector, specifically addressing the challenges of accommodating Children Looked After (CLA) in the North West of England. Stakeholders can engage in the market research questionnaire until 2nd November 2018, with a consultation event scheduled for 12th November 2018 at County Hall, Preston. The tender period closes on 13th November 2018, and the total value of the contract is £20,000,000. This process is part of a broader market engagement initiative aimed at improving local children's home placements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health and social care services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to deliver children's residential services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and have experience in residential care will find this an ideal opportunity to enhance their presence in the public procurement landscape. Participation in the consultation event could provide insights into the council's requirements, facilitating a stronger proposal for those interested in competing for the upcoming contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CARE - Online Market Engagement Event for the Commissioning of Children's Residential Services via Block Contracting Arrangements

Notice Description

The numbers of Children Looked After (CLA) across the North West are at unprecedented levels. It can be challenging to find suitable, local children's home placements to meet need, particularly for our most complex CLA. Therefore the Council has devised a draft proposal for the commissioning of Children's Residential Care Service, via a Block Contract Agreement. Information relating to this proposal has been uploaded for you to review and express your opinions through answering the online market engagement questionnaire which can be accessed via http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/consultation/responses/response.asp?ID=356 Commissioners would like to invite stakeholders to express their views through participating in our online market engagement questionnaire. Please access the link to the online questionnaire using this link: http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/consultation/responses/response.asp?ID=356 which is accessible until 02nd November 2018. A draft (working document) specification and a brief introduction of our proposals can be found on the same link as the online questionnaire. Please read our proposals (specification) prior to completeing the questionnaire. Your responses will assist LCC in determining the best way forward, and we are hoping to be in a position to outline feedback and our proposals through hosting an additional consultation event as explained below. In addition to the online questionnnaire, the Council's commissioners would like to invite all interested stakeholders to participate in our market engagement consultation event which is scheduled for 12th November 2018, which shall be hosted at County Hall, Fishergate, Preston, PR1 0LD at 2pm until 5pm. Additional information: Please note: the intention of this notice is to invite stakeholders to participate in the online market research questionnaire; and also to invite stakeholders to the Council's market engagement event, which is to be hosted on: 12th November 2018 at 1.30pm until 5pm at County Hall, Preston, PR1 0LD Please keep updated via the following links for further information: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/ https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58fd92f2-8a2e-479a-93f7-9241105e5090
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Market engagement event
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2018 - 15 Nov 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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