Provider Support & Engagement

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking to award a contract following a competitive procurement process for an organisation to act as the recognised representative body and to provide support and engagement services for all adult social care providers in Gloucestershire hosting regular forums, engaging with the market on the council's behalf and providing business advice and support. Fixed value of PS104,000 per annum ex VAT, contract length and extension, 3 years with an option for a further 1 year (subject to approvals and sign off) Total Value PS416,000.00 Ex VAT if full contact length taken up. Please see the attachments at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ref DN813186

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend post 27/09/2029 for a further 12 months, subject to approvals and sign off.

Planning Information

An online provider engagement survey, Any expressions of interest and requests for information or clarification can be submitted via the procurement portal once the tender has opened. Chris.GRATTON@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f76
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053869-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
CPV Codes: 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £416,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: £416,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 8 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: 15 May 2026Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 27 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Active
Lots Status: Active
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: GLOUCESTER
Postcode: GL1 2TG
Post Town: Gloucester
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location: TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority: Gloucester
Electoral Ward: Westgate
Westminster Constituency: Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053869-2026
8th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040006-2026
30th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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