Planning

Provider Support & Engagement

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 13:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Provider Support & Engagement" in the adult social care sector. The council, identified as a sub-central government public authority, is based in Gloucester, UK. The current procurement stage is planning, with a significant milestone being an online provider engagement survey scheduled for completion by 15 May 2026. The tender focuses on securing an organisation to serve as the engagement and representative body for local adult social care providers, with a projected contract value of £104,000 annually over three years, with an optional one-year extension. The intended start date for the contract is in September 2026.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, or other related services (CPV Code: 79000000) to grow through public-sector engagement. The contract seeks a capable entity to facilitate forums, market engagement, and support services on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, specifically targeting adult social care providers. Businesses with expertise in stakeholder engagement, advisory services, and strategic facilitation within the social care landscape would find this opportunity particularly suitable for expansion and strengthening their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provider Support & Engagement

Notice Description

Adult Social Care Provider Support and Engagement Contract. A contract for an organisation to become the recognised representative body for adult social care providers in Gloucestershire, hosting regular forums, engaging with the market on the council's behalf and providing business advice and support, At this stage we are engaging with adult social care providers via an online provider to provide them with an opportunity to let us know what they would like from a provider support and engagement body , expected value PS104,000 per annum, contract length and extensions 3 years with an option for a further 1 year

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040006-2026
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2029 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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