Planning

Soft Market Test for Northamptonshire County Council Residential Short Breaks Service

LGSS

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Planning

22 May 2020 at 17:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire County Council is seeking ideas through a Soft Market Test for the Residential Short Breaks Service. This procurement is classified under the education and training services and health and social work services industries. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 5th June 2020. This opportunity is open to organisations based in the East Midlands, UK, and encourages contributions from those with innovative approaches to providing support for children with disabilities.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care, particularly those experienced in delivering innovative care solutions and assistive technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as their insights can help shape a resilient model for the service. Organisations that can demonstrate their ability to enhance the quality of short breaks for families will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Northamptonshire County Council Residential Short Breaks Service

Notice Description

Children First Northamptonshire (CFN - NCC) are looking for ideas to create a viable model for Residential Short Breaks. Short breaks for children with disabilities are now well recognised to be a vital service which help families with disabled children to lead ordinary lives and the Local Authority has a vital role in ensuring that sufficient and appropriate short breaks are commissioned in their local area. We want to gather ideas for creating a viable model with resilience built in to ensure the service continues seamlessly whilst ensuring that all who need the service are able to access it without delays. We are looking to improve the transitions from children's services to adults services so seek fresh ideas on this. We would like to hear from providers who are using assistive technology to improve the short breaks experience and the lives of families and their children. Please read this document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this exercise please complete the questionnaire at the end of the attached document and return via email to sufficiency@childrenfirstnorthamptonshire.co.uk by Friday 5th June 2020. Additional information: Please read this document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this exercise please complete the questionnaire at the end of the attached document and return via email to sufficiency@childrenfirstnorthamptonshire.co.uk by Friday 5th June 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e5e673-5f2f-407e-99b9-c2a0e67b82d1
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

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
22 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 2020Expired
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
LGSS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

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