Tender

Soft Market Test - Domestic Abuse Community Support Service

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Oct 2024 at 13:01

TenderUpdate

27 Sep 2024 at 11:47

TenderUpdate

11 Jul 2024 at 12:18

TenderUpdate

03 Apr 2024 at 14:41

Planning

13 Dec 2023 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is currently in the planning stages of a re-procurement process for the "Domestic Abuse Community Support Service" with a primary focus on health and social work services. The contract, valued at approximately £14,682,920 GBP, involves a soft market test to gather feedback on proposed changes to the existing service model. Interested providers can submit their feedback by 8th November 2024. The procurement process is anticipated to begin in April 2025, pending funding confirmation. This initiative, classified under the "services" category, aims to support victims of domestic abuse through various services such as helplines, advocacy, and recovery support in the UKK3 region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in domestic abuse and social work. Companies experienced in delivering comprehensive support services, including therapy, advocacy, and educational programmes, will find this contract particularly relevant. By participating in the soft market test and potentially the subsequent procurement process, businesses can not only expand their service offerings but also play a crucial role in shaping and delivering vital support services in Cornwall, contributing to both community welfare and business development.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Domestic Abuse Community Support Service

Notice Description

Cornwall Council soft market test to gain feedback about the proposed changes to commissioned Domestic Abuse Community Support Service in the upcoming re-procurement process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market test to gain feedback about the proposed changes to commissioned Domestic Abuse Community Support Service in the upcoming re-procurement process. It is intended that the survey responses supplied will enable the Council to decide its service model for the future procurement of Domestic Abuse Community Support service. This exercise implies no commercial commitment and is not a formal tender document. Participation in this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. If you are interested in this area of service provision and also helping with our assessment of the market, please complete the "Information Required" section at the end of the document, along with any additional information you consider to be relevant and return this via our procurement portal (Proactis) messaging system by 17:00 on 8th November 2024 at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - search for project no. DN700460, Domestic Abuse Community Support Service. To access the soft market test: Please visit our procurement portal Proactis at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Search for Project No. DN700460, Domestic Abuse Community Support Service and express an interest in order to download the soft market test document.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the service will be renewed in one form or another. The maximum opportunity of this contract is expected to be a period of 10 years. Comprising of an initial 5 year contract term, which may be followed by up to two optional extension clauses, the first of which is 3 years and then a further for 2 years providing the maximum opportunity of 10 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042547
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034313-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,682,920 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,682,920 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2025Expired
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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr James Howarth
Contact Email
james.howarth@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872324971

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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