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Experts by Experience

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2026 at 07:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Experts by Experience", aimed at providing a Quality Assurance service for health and social care services in Gloucestershire. The process involves a forthcoming market engagement meeting scheduled for 29th July 2026, to be held via MS Teams. This project falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, with procurement activities taking place in the UK region of Gloucestershire. The planned procurement will see activities stretching from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with the possibility of renewal until March 2032.

This tender represents a sizable opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social care sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, given the contract's suitability criteria. Securing this contract can significantly enhance a company's growth prospects by offering a stable and long-term engagement with the local government. Firms with expertise in Quality Assurance within healthcare can leverage their experience to meet Gloucestershire's operational requirements, potentially fostering further collaborations and enhancing their reputation within the public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Experts by Experience

Notice Description

A provision of an Expert by Experience (EBE) led Quality Assurance service for health and social care services provided for whole adult market in line with Gloucestershire's Quality Assurance Framework.

Planning Information

A meeting via MS Teams to gather market intelligence and test the market for interest in working with GCC to deliver this service across Gloucestershire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067009-2026
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
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 20266 days 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
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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