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title: "HCC - 08/23 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for the Provision of an Emotionally Based School Avoidance Support and Alternative Therapies Service for Children and Young People"
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# HCC - 08/23 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for the Provision of an Emotionally Based School Avoidance Support and Alternative Therapies Service for Children and Young People

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c0e2302-d56a-476c-92eb-e3cc3999f1fb

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services has initiated a tender process titled "HCC - 08/23 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for the Provision of an Emotionally Based School Avoidance Support and Alternative Therapies Service for Children and Young People" in the Health and social work services industry category. This pre-procurement phase aims to engage with potential suppliers to gather insights on packaging and scoping future contract opportunities. Interested parties can attend a meeting on the 13th September 2023, and the tender period ends on 13th September 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender by Hertfordshire County Council - Adult Care Services provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in services related to emotionally based school avoidance support and alternative therapies for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate. The contract period is from 1st February 2024 to 31st July 2025, offering a chance for sustainable growth and service provision within the local community.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council (the "Council") is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ("PPME") for the Provision of an Emotionally Based School Avoidance Support and Alternative Therapies Service for Children and Young People The Council is seeking input from the market as to what might be the most attractive way of packaging and scoping any future opportunity for contracts. This input will help inform any resultant procurement process. 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. Further information can be found within the attached documentation. You are invited to attend a meeting on the 13th September 2023. Request to attend to be submitted via email by 12.00 Noon, Wednesday 6th September 2023 to Caren.Simmons@hertfordshire.gov.uk Please log in or register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Please Note: Although we have ticked 'NO' to this being split in to Lots, this will form part of the decision following this PPME exercise Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council (the "Council") is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ("PPME") for the Provision of an Emotionally Based School Avoidance Support and Alternative Therapies Service for Children and Young People The Council is seeking input from the market as to what might be the most attractive way of packaging and scoping any future opportunity for contracts. This input will help inform any resultant procurement process. 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. Further information can be found within the attached documentation. You are invited to attend a meeting on the 13th September 2023. Request to attend to be submitted via email by 12.00 Noon, Wednesday 6th September 2023 to Caren.Simmons@hertfordshire.gov.uk Please log in or register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Please Note: Although we have ticked 'NO' to this being split in to Lots, this will form part of the decision following this PPME exercise Delivery Notes Option to extend subject to future funding being available Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532fa4af-4c43-42d5-a6c4-75e66da17d31 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - 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

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 03325000 - Small animals
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85210000 - Domestic animal nurseries
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98330000 - Physical well-being services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532fa4af-4c43-42d5-a6c4-75e66da17d31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532fa4af-4c43-42d5-a6c4-75e66da17d31
  14th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

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