Planning

St Helens Borough Council Soft Market Test for the Provision of an Adult Short Break Respite Service

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 14:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of an adult short break respite service. The council has issued a soft market testing notice to gauge interest and gather feedback from potential providers. Interested parties are invited to register on The-Chest portal and submit their responses by 12 noon on 29th April 2025. This procurement process is classified under health and social work services and other community, social, and personal services, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2028. The procurement value is estimated at £953,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth in the health and social work services sector. Suitable businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), can benefit from engaging with St Helens Council. The procurement process is designed to support smaller entities, providing them with a chance to demonstrate their capabilities and secure long-term contracts. Businesses involved in social and community services, particularly those experienced in respite care, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Helens Borough Council Soft Market Test for the Provision of an Adult Short Break Respite Service

Notice Description

St Helens Borough Council Soft Market Test for the Provision of an Adult Short Break Respite Service. We would like to take the opportunity to do some 'soft market testing' to help determine current interest levels in the market. Providers are invited to register on The-Chest portal, reference DN771560, download the Soft Market Testing document and complete and submit their responses no later than 12 noon on the 29th April 2025.

Planning Information

St Helens Borough Council Soft Market Test for the Provision of an Adult Short Break Respite Service. We would like to take the opportunity to do some `soft market testing' to help determine current interest levels in the market. Providers are invited to register on The-Chest portal, reference DN771560, download the Soft Market Testing document and complete and submit their responses no later than 12 noon on the 29th April 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015040-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£953,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peter.smith@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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