Planning

Learning Difficulties Market Engagement Event

CAPITALESOURCING

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Planning

04 Oct 2019 at 11:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Learning Difficulties Market Engagement Event" is being spearheaded by Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry and is located in London, England. Currently at the planning stage, the primary engagement event is scheduled for 31st October 2019, with a deadline for participant registration set for 31st October 2019. The council aims to develop an Open Framework agreement for support services catering to individuals with learning disabilities and Autism Spectrum Condition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for social care providers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in learning difficulties services. By participating in the upcoming engagement event, businesses can gain valuable insights into the Framework’s objectives and challenges within the Bi-Borough area. The council is looking to foster a diverse range of services, facilitating greater choice and control for service users, thereby allowing innovative providers to compete and thrive in this evolving market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Difficulties Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (operating under a Bi-Borough agreement) have a duty to provide care and support for its vulnerable residents who are eligible according to the national criteria introduced by the Care Act 2014. The councils are undertaking work to develop an Open Framework agreement consisting of multiple suitably qualified providers under which it can call-off (via mini-competition) a of range of support services. These services will provide support for people with a learning disability and/or people with Autism Spectrum Condition in their own homes and in the community. The plan is to re-procure the majority of our housing-based support and care contracts and spot arrangements within the next 12 months. The opportunity to join the Framework will be available to social care providers who currently contract with one or both Councils and those who do not. Our aim is to develop a range of services that ensure that customers and their carers have choice and control over how their needs are met. To this aim, the Bi-Borough Commissioning Team are hosting a series of pre-procurement engagement events with potentially interested providers with the appropriate expertise and experience of delivering LD services to: - present the aims and desired outcomes of the Framework, - discuss how the Framework might address the challenges of operating the Bi-Borough area - discuss the barriers providers face when seeking to enter the market The first event will be held on Thursday 31st October Please note: - This notice is not a call for competition. For avoidance of doubt, this does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement exercise and does not constitute any commitment by the councils to undertake any procurement exercise. - Participation in these engagement events will not include or preclude any organisation from participating in any future formal procurement exercise - Participation in these engagement events by providers should not give rise to expectation that their organisation will have an agreement to make service offers to customers. - The councils will not reimburse providers for any expenses incurred for participating in these engagement opportunities. The aim of these engagement events will be to build a plan together that ensures the market is built-up and supported. Additional information: The first event will be held on Thursday 31st October, 9.30- 11,30 at The Small Hall Kensington Town Hall Hornton Street London W8 7NX Spaces are limited to two per organisation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf9db6bd-e44f-41a9-9ccc-0b6237fd4eb8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2019Expired
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
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
satwell@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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