Planning

Provision of Core Information and Guidance Service

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Jan 2022 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of the "Provision of Core Information and Guidance Service," classified under health and social work services. The soft market assessment aims to gauge market interest in providing advice and information services to residents across the Cornwall local authority area. The engagement period is set to conclude on 21 January 2022, and the total estimated budget for this service is £1,480,000. This tender process, although not formal at this stage, encourages future participation from suppliers.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on health and social work services to expand their market presence. Businesses with experience in delivering community services and those adept in providing information and guidance would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this early market assessment could enable firms to tailor their offerings to meet the council's needs, ensuring a competitive edge in subsequent procurement phases.

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Notice Title

Provision of Core Information and Guidance Service

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest in the market for the provision of an advice and information service for residents across the Cornwall Council local authority area. It is intended that the responses supplied will enable the Council to further develop the service. This is not a formal tender document. Participation of this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b06f8019-98ff-422a-8753-96948c0a7335
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43a93575-c42c-48b4-8eae-176688786d3b
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,480,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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