Planning

Soft Market Test: Provision of Adult Social Care Assessments following implementation of the Adult Social Care Reforms

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Sep 2022 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test: Provision of Adult Social Care Assessments following implementation of the Adult Social Care Reforms" in the services industry category. This exercise aims to identify external services to support the expected increase in demand associated with Care and Support Needs Assessments. The process involves exploring cost-effective ways to manage the demand while considering workforce capacity challenges. The Council seeks digital solutions to promote self-service, reduce workforce impact, and gauge market interest early. The procurement is in the planning stage with a communication future notice date set for 26th September 2022, located in Leicester, UKF22 region.

This tender by Leicestershire County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services sector to participate. Companies offering solutions for Care and Support Needs Assessments and digital services to enhance self-service capabilities are well-suited to compete. The exercise provides insight into potential delivery approaches and market interest levels, offering a chance for businesses to showcase their expertise in meeting the Council's needs effectively. Interested parties should engage with the Council's contact person Ms Harmeet Bhatti for further details regarding this upcoming procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Test: Provision of Adult Social Care Assessments following implementation of the Adult Social Care Reforms

Notice Description

This is an exploration exercise to identify what external services are available to support an expected increase in demand associated to Care and Support Needs Assessments, Financial Assessments, and Care Account Set-up for Adult Social Care. Leicestershire County Council is seeking options for the most cost-effective ways to manage the expected increase in demand whilst acknowledging the challenges around workforce capacity. It is exploring what digital solutions will help promote and encourage self-serve to reduce the impact on the workforce and the need to increase staff levels. This exercise will provide an opportunity for the Council to obtain insight into how potential organisations might approach the delivery of the supply and services in question. It also gives useful early insight into the likely level of interest in a proposed project from that market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an exploration exercise to identify what external services are available to support an expected increase in demand associated to Care and Support Needs Assessments, Financial Assessments, and Care Account Set-up for Adult Social Care. Leicestershire County Council is seeking options for the most cost-effective ways to manage the expected increase in demand whilst acknowledging the challenges around workforce capacity. It is exploring what digital solutions will help promote and encourage self-serve to reduce the impact on the workforce and the need to increase staff levels. This exercise will provide an opportunity for the Council to obtain insight into how potential organisations might approach the delivery of the supply and services in question. It also gives useful early insight into the likely level of interest in a proposed project from that market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036b55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026830-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Harmeet Bhatti
Contact Email
harmeet.bhatti@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163052085

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

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