Planning

WCC Market Testing for Advice Service, Social Inclusion Service and Voluntary and Community Support Sector Service

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Feb 2020 at 16:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is planning a market testing process for an integrated Advice Service, Social Inclusion Service, and Voluntary and Community Sector Support Service, set to commence on 1 October 2020. The engagement is aimed at evaluating potential providers to ensure comprehensive options are considered prior to the tendering stage. The engagement will conclude on 28 February 2020, and interested parties are encouraged to participate in informal discussions scheduled for 19 March 2020. This procurement falls within the Community Action Programme category and will be handled through the e-tendering system, CSW-JETS, located in Warwick, West Midlands, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services, community support, and advice services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary and Community Sector Enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, as they can bring unique approaches to delivering integrated services. Potential providers are encouraged to demonstrate their capabilities and engage actively during the market testing phase to position themselves advantageously for future tender processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC Market Testing for Advice Service, Social Inclusion Service and Voluntary and Community Support Sector Service

Notice Description

Advice Services Currently, Warwickshire County Council commissions two advice services: * Advice Services within Warwickshire * Specialist Benefits Advice Services in Warwickshire The Council (subject to necessary approvals) is minded to combine these two services and commission a single service effective from 1 October 2020. With the Council minded to combine the existing two services into one single service it wants to engage with potential providers, in a confidential setting, so that it can ensure all possible options have been considered and any associated risks and issues are known before entering a tendering process. Social Inclusion Service Currently, the Warwickshire County Council commissions, a 'Pan Equalities Service'. The Council (subject to necessary approvals) will be commissioning a new Social Inclusion Service from 1 October 2020. The Council wants to engage with potential providers, in a confidential setting, so that it can ensure all possible options have been considered and any associated risks and issues are known before entering a tendering process. Currently, Warwickshire County Council commissions a single service for "Youth Service and Third Sector Support and Development in Warwickshire". Voluntary and Community Sector Support Service The Council (subject to necessary approvals) is looking to commission a new Voluntary and Community Sector Support Service effective from 1 October 2020. With the Council minded to commission a new service it wants to engage with potential providers, in a confidential setting, so that it can ensure all possible options have been considered and any associated risks and issues are known before entering a tendering process. The market testing provides an opportunity for potential providers to demonstrate their capabilities or interest in delivering the new service. Please download the relevant Market Testing Pack from www.csw-jets.co.uk, complete and return to connectingcommunities@warwickshire.gov.uk. There will be an opportunity to attend an informal 1:1 discussion on Thursday 19 March 2020. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is: www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSWJETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSWJETS please email us at:procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project in order to download tender documents and be able to correspond with us about this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8107b57-5734-42b5-8c7e-609622b4de6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5fdf83-b90d-4f3d-8781-6c71d921d5bf
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

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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