Planning

Soft Market Testing Exercise for Provision of Residential Short Break for Children with Life-Limiting and Life-Shortening Conditions

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Apr 2022 at 09:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council is initiating a Soft Market Testing Exercise for the provision of residential short breaks for children with life-limiting and life-shortening conditions. This procurement is in the planning stage and aims to explore the capacity of the market to deliver these essential services across the North East region of the United Kingdom. The engagement end date for responses is set for 22nd April 2022. Interested parties can access the Soft Market Testing Exercise Questionnaire through the NEPO Tendering Portal under Project Number DN605379.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in child care services. By engaging in this Soft Market Testing Exercise, these businesses have the chance to showcase their capabilities and potentially become key service providers for vulnerable children in the region, thus contributing to valuable social impact while expanding their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing Exercise for Provision of Residential Short Break for Children with Life-Limiting and Life-Shortening Conditions

Notice Description

South Tyneside Council is conducting a Soft Market Testing Exercise (SMTE) on behalf of the collaborative regional group (CCG's and Local authorities for South Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside, Northumberland, and Durham). This exercise is being conducted to clarify the capacity of the market to supply a residential short break service for children with life-limiting and life-shortening conditions. Responses will be utilised to gauge the level of interest in this proposed procurement activity. The Soft Market Testing Exercise Questionnaire is available through the NEPO Tendering Portal Project Number DN605379 using the following Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=27e2d463-97b1-ec11-8113-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefbf2a4-34c9-43a7-8ad2-0c55fa975313
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

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
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Further Information

Notice Documents

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