--- title: "HCC - 10/21 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for a Framework Agreement for Spot Providers to provide Support at Home Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-052b3428-5a97-402e-8ba5-5df9d3f42539" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-052b3428-5a97-402e-8ba5-5df9d3f42539" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-052b3428-5a97-402e-8ba5-5df9d3f42539.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-052b3428-5a97-402e-8ba5-5df9d3f42539.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HCC - ADULT CARE SERVICES" published: "2021-10-13" --- # HCC - 10/21 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for a Framework Agreement for Spot Providers to provide Support at Home Services Buyer: HCC - ADULT CARE SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-052b3428-5a97-402e-8ba5-5df9d3f42539 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-052b3428-5a97-402e-8ba5-5df9d3f42539) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-052b3428-5a97-402e-8ba5-5df9d3f42539.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire County Council is currently conducting Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) for a framework agreement aimed at spot providers of Reablement and Support at Home Services. This initiative, tagged as "HCC - 10/21," is classified under social work and related services, with delivery expected primarily in the East of England, particularly at Hertfordshire (postal code SG13 8DE). The PPME started on 13th October 2021, and suppliers are required to submit their responses by 29th October 2021. Although this process is not part of a formal procurement procedure, it serves to gather feedback for future decision-making regarding the procurement of these services, fostering an open method of engagement without formal commitment from the Council at this stage. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care and community health services, particularly those able to provide home support solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from participating in this market engagement process, as it allows them to showcase their capabilities and influence potential future procurement opportunities. Given that participation will be cost borne by the suppliers, companies that are proactive in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of their service offerings may be well-positioned to compete effectively for future contracts, thus fostering growth in the supportive care sector. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ('PPME') in relation to a Framework Agreement for Spot providers to provide Support at Home Services. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options 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. Participation or non-participation in the PPME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PPME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PPME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PPME will be reimbursed by the Council. Please download and complete the attached questionnaire and submit it by the due date in the system. This stage of the project allows the Council to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the options; technologies; methodologies; and/or solutions available to deliver its outcomes. Furthermore, this process enables organisations to effectively plan for any potential forthcoming procurement. Additional information: Please log in to www.supplyhertfordshire.uk to download and complete the PPME questionnaire and submit it by the due date and time in the system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e92212f-3404-4cbe-b551-0eaba0cfb4fc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2022 - 13 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HCC - ADULT CARE SERVICES | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85320000 - Social services - 85322000 - Community action programme - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98330000 - Physical well-being services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2021 at 12:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e92212f-3404-4cbe-b551-0eaba0cfb4fc - 13 Oct 2021 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e92212f-3404-4cbe-b551-0eaba0cfb4fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e92212f-3404-4cbe-b551-0eaba0cfb4fc 13th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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