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HCC - 02/26 - Preliminary Market Engagement for Reablement and Support at Home Services

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is conducting preliminary market engagement for lead provider contracts concerning Reablement and Support at Home services throughout Hertfordshire. Classified under health and social work services, these contracts aim to replace existing agreements expiring on 31 March 2027, with a full procurement process intended during 2026. Engagement sessions are scheduled for Monday, 23rd February, offering businesses insight into service models and desired outcomes. Located in Stevenage, the procurement is in the planning stage with opportunities for interested parties to inform the council of current market trends by 31 May 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to contribute to the growth and improvement of community support services. Businesses specialising in health, social welfare, community services, and environmental services are encouraged to participate in the procurement process. By leveraging their expertise, they can help shape future service delivery models in Hertfordshire. Organisations with innovative approaches and insights into market developments stand to benefit significantly from collaboration with Hertfordshire County Council in the dynamic and evolving sector of community care services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC - 02/26 - Preliminary Market Engagement for Reablement and Support at Home Services

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council's Commissioning for Older People Team is undertaking preliminary market engagement (PME) in relation to Lead Provider contracts delivered across Hertfordshire for Reablement and Support at Home. The current contracts are due to expire on 31 March 2027, and the Council intends to undertake a full procurement process during 2026. The purpose of this PME activity is to provide organisations with relevant expertise and experience the opportunity to: * Offer initial views and ideas regarding the service model, desired outcomes, scope * Engage with the Council to gain a clearer understanding of its priorities, challenges, and intended outcomes * Inform the Council of current market trends, innovations and developments * Support the Council in shaping and refining future requirements to ensure they can be effectively developed and delivered * Explore potential options and approaches collaboratively with the Council The Council will consider the input and responses received as part of this pre-procurement market engagement to help inform the Council's options and further decision making Click one of the below sessions to book your place. * Monday 23rd February 10:00-12:00 Click here to book * Monday 23rd February 14:00-16:00 Click here to book Please note you only need to attend one session as they will be the same. If you have issues clicking the booking links please contact assistance@hcpa.co.uk

Planning Information

Hertfordshire County Council's Commissioning for Older People Team is undertaking preliminary market engagement (PME) in relation to Lead Provider contracts delivered across Hertfordshire for Reablement and Support at Home. The current contracts are due to expire on 31 March 2027, and the Council intends to undertake a full procurement process during 2026. The purpose of this PME activity is to provide organisations with relevant expertise and experience the opportunity to: • Offer initial views and ideas regarding the service model, desired outcomes, scope • Engage with the Council to gain a clearer understanding of its priorities, challenges, and intended outcomes • Inform the Council of current market trends, innovations and developments • Support the Council in shaping and refining future requirements to ensure they can be effectively developed and delivered • Explore potential options and approaches collaboratively with the Council The Council will consider the input and responses received as part of this pre-procurement market engagement to help inform the Council's options and further decision making Click one of the below sessions to book your place. • Monday 23rd February 10:00-12:00 Click here to book • Monday 23rd February 14:00-16:00 Click here to book Please note you only need to attend one session as they will be the same. If you have issues clicking the booking links please contact assistance@hcpa.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013032-2026
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
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
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
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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