Planning

Rutland County Council - Assistive Technology Procurement Soft Market Testing

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Apr 2022 at 07:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Rutland County Council, seeking to conduct soft market testing for their Assistive Technology contract. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the council expected to re-tender the contract around July/August 2022, aiming for services to commence by 1st April 2023. The relevant industry category includes medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, with a contract value estimated at £405,960. Interested providers must submit their responses to the soft market testing questionnaire by 12:00 noon on 10th May 2022, with engagement notices published on Contracts Finder.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer medical supplies and installation services. Companies capable of innovating delivery models and sharing insights on procurement approaches will find this process advantageous. Engaging with Rutland County Council during this planning phase could pave the way for future contract opportunities in the region's healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rutland County Council - Assistive Technology Procurement Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Rutland County Council will be looking to re-tender its Assistive Technology contract during July/August 2022 ready for an operational services commencement date of the 1st April 2023. Providers are invited to respond in full to the questions set out in the soft market testing questionnaire. The soft market testing document forms part of the Council's initial market research in which they are seeking information from a range of providers to inform the procurement approach. In particular, the Council are looking to respondents to: - 1. Comment on the feasibility of the proposed delivery model 2. Share learning on alternative delivery solutions 3. Share learning on suggested the procurement approach Responses should be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org by 12:00noon on 10th May 2022. Please note that participation (or lack of) will not (dis)advantage any potential bidder for future tender opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd9b508a-403f-4c0e-829d-762554938201
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f43db2c-d4da-44ee-956f-923a6a1e38d0
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£405,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 May 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
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Further Information

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