Planning

RFI - BISS - Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Aug 2021 at 09:25

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for the Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service, focusing on support for individuals with visual and/or hearing impairments. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 21 September 2021. The service, classified under CPV code 85000000 (Health and social work services), aims at ensuring a new contract is in place for April 2022, allowing sufficient time for mobilisation. Interested suppliers should submit their responses via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal by midday on the deadline date.

This RFI presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those equipped to support individuals with sensory disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender particularly relevant. By engaging with this process, potential suppliers can showcase their capabilities and innovative practices, potentially influencing the forthcoming procurement process and securing a vital contract in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - BISS - Buckinghamshire Integrated Sensory Service

Notice Description

INTRODUCTION 1.1 Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is requesting information about provision of support to people with visual and/or hearing impairment. 1.2 The current contract expires in April 2022, and the Council is looking to award a new contract with sufficient mobilisation time for a smooth transition. 1.3 Suppliers are invited to participate in this exercise by completing the attached questionnaire. This will help the Council understand the breadth of the market, its capacity and innovative practices. It will also provide commissioners with insights to review the service specification. 1.4 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. 1.5 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. 2. SCOPE 2.1 The categories of people with a sensory disability to be covered by the Service are as follows: * Hearing Disability * Visual Disability * Dual sensory Disability (deaf and blind) * Parents and carers who have a sensory disability as well 2.2 The Integrated Sensory Disability Service will consist of the following: * Assessment and support planning * Equipment assessment and provision * Registration * Information and advice * Enablement Services The deadline for responses to this Request for Information is midday 21 September 2021. All responses must be submitted via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3a6a9b92-a205-ec11-810d-005056b64545&p=edea52dc-7be0-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a644452-7a80-463e-9f95-5a6b8c906065
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9589d98f-4980-4914-a850-1f6dcb478464
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
£1,129,332 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
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
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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