Planning

HCC - 07/25 - Preliminary Market Engagement for the Provision of a Service to deliver LeDeR reviews in Hertfordshire

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is initiating a preliminary market engagement (PME) process for the provision of services to conduct LeDeR reviews in Hertfordshire. This initiative, aimed at improving services for those with learning disabilities, falls under the health and social work services category. The council operates out of Hertford, United Kingdom, and is seeking insights from potential providers to shape the forthcoming procurement plan. Key dates include a supplier questionnaire deadline on 22 July 2025 as part of the PME documentation requirements. The overall procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with potential notices expected by November 2025.

This procurement provides a substantial opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those specialising in miscellaneous health services, to contribute to service improvements for individuals with learning disabilities. Companies, including SMEs and VCSEs, can leverage this engagement to showcase their capability in managing and delivering health service reviews and improvements. With the contract period anticipated to span from April 2026 to March 2028, with possible renewals extending through March 2029, businesses positioned in relevant sectors may find this a favourable opportunity for growth and development within the health and social care domain.

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Notice Title

HCC - 07/25 - Preliminary Market Engagement for the Provision of a Service to deliver LeDeR reviews in Hertfordshire

Notice Description

The Council is carrying out PME in relation to this project. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options, requirements and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people and may face barriers to accessing health and care to keep them healthy. Too many people with a learning disability are dying earlier than they should, many from things which could have been treated or prevented. The Learning from Lives and Deaths - People with a Learning Disability and Autistic People (LeDeR) programme was set up as a service improvement programme to look at why people are dying and what can be done to change services locally and nationally to improve the health of people with a learning disability and reduce health inequalities. It aims to improve the quality of health and social care services for people with a learning disability and autistic people by learning from their deaths. Reviews are carried out to identify good practice and areas for improvement, with the goal of reducing health inequalities and preventable deaths. Scope of Intended Project The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (HWEICB) is exploring the market for a provider to deliver a Service for the provision of LeDeR reviews in Hertfordshire in line with the (LeDeR Policy 2021 and subsequent NHS England guidance. Please refer to the PME documentation for full details. Participation or non-participation in the PME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PME will be reimbursed by the Council.

Planning Information

To access the PME documentation please visit the Council’s e-tendering system Supply Hertfordshire, run by Intend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire and follow the on-screen guidance. To participate in this PME, organisations must return their completed Supplier Questionnaire (Appendix A of the PME Document), together with any supporting documents, through the Correspondence area of this project by the return deadline of 12.00 Noon on 22nd July 2025, as per the PME documentation and e-tendering system. Supplier Questionnaires received after the deadline may not be reviewed at the Council’s sole discretion. Please make sure that you have submitted your Supplier Questionnaire following the instructions within the PME documentation and e-tendering system. The Council will not be held accountable for any errors made by an organisation in submitting their Supplier Questionnaire. If you are experiencing problems with the Supply Hertfordshire website, In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05593a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037470-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

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