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title: "People Waiting - Demand Planning"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# People Waiting - Demand Planning

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b737443-3b9d-4994-a3a5-31a4b28e1a49

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## Summary

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "People Waiting - Demand Planning," which falls under the "Business and management consultancy and related services" industry category (CPV 79400000). The process is taking place in the East of England, United Kingdom, with a focus on reviewing demand flow and waiting list management within Adult Social Care. An early engagement notice was published on 24th July 2024, and interested parties have until 23rd August 2024 to participate in this initial phase by completing a questionnaire and returning it to the designated contact person, Joe Hufton.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business consultancy, especially those with expertise in demand management and queue handling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this engagement. Participation in this early engagement process can enable businesses to showcase their innovative tools and techniques to one of the largest local authorities, potentially leading to future collaboration and contracts with Essex County Council and other public sector organisations with similar needs.

## Notice

Project description - Within Adult Social Care at Essex County Council we are looking to review the way we manage demand flow and waiting lists. We are seeking information to understand best practice and whether there are certain tools and techniques used in the market to efficiently manage demand and queues. We are interested in what tools and techniques external organisations that are a similar size to Essex County Council use to effectively manage their queues and demand. Please note that this is not a call to tender, rather this is an early engagement process to help ECC understand what is currently being delivered to other public sector organisations. Additional information: Please note that this is not a call to tender, rather this is an early engagement process to help ECC understand what is currently being delivered to other public sector organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/395b8f6c-8178-4609-acb0-3e684bc94f3d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 13:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/395b8f6c-8178-4609-acb0-3e684bc94f3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/395b8f6c-8178-4609-acb0-3e684bc94f3d
  24th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35a654c8-9548-4f6e-a997-3be385053164
  This is not a tender, please complete the attached questionnaire and return to Joe Hufton

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