Planning

North Northamptonshire Council - Substance Misuse Service Model Soft Market Testing Excercise

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Mar 2025 at 14:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise for the future commissioning of Substance Misuse services in North Northamptonshire, categorised under Health and social work services. This initiative is in the planning stage with no formal procurement process initiated yet. Interested providers are invited to submit feedback on the proposed service models by completing the Soft Market Testing document by 13th March 2025. The location for this project is specified as region UKF25, in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in the market engagement, businesses can influence the design and delivery of future service models, thereby positioning themselves as key providers for the upcoming procurement. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in health and social work services, looking to expand their footprint in public sector projects within North Northamptonshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Substance Misuse Service Model Soft Market Testing Excercise

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) would like to invite prospective providers to participate in a soft market testing exercise to seek views from the market on proposed service models for the future commissioning of Substance Misuse services in North Northamptonshire. This process will help inform decision-making by gathering feedback from existing and potential providers on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limitations of each proposed model. Please note: This market testing exercise is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest. It does not form any part of a procurement process at this stage. North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is issuing this document as a request for information only. No supplier selection or preference is implied by participation in this exercise. If your organisation is interested in participating in the Soft Market Testing Exercise please see the below link to the document you will need to complete: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a007688d-2a97-4433-b611-f5bf36ed68d7 Providers are invited to submit feedback on the proposed models by completing the Soft Market Testing document and returning it to nncphcommissioning@northnorthants.gov.uk by Thursday 13th March 2025.

Planning Information

Please note: This market testing exercise is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest. It does not form any part of a procurement process at this stage. North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is issuing this document as a request for information only. No supplier selection or preference is implied by participation in this exercise. Providers are invited to submit feedback on the proposed models by completing the Soft Market Testing document and returning it to nncphcommissioning@northnorthants.gov.uk by Thursday 13th March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e901
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007678-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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