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title: "SSD 21 04 Healthwatch Soft Market Testing"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-04-26"
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# SSD 21 04 Healthwatch Soft Market Testing

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-147f6b72-3a39-48f6-aaf6-b8ae92780fb1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SSD 21 04 Healthwatch Soft Market Testing" is being conducted by Derbyshire County Council, focusing on health and social work services. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 25 May 2021. The procurement is aimed at assessing the market for Healthwatch Service provision in Derbyshire, located in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom, and has an estimated value of £1,605,570.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in health and social work services. Businesses well-suited to compete may include those offering innovative health solutions, community engagement strategies, or social care services, enabling them to leverage Derbyshire County Council's intention to enhance its Healthwatch capabilities.

## Notice

Soft market testing for Healthwatch Service provision in Derbyshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbce17a1-ba87-422c-8b9b-7bea7c57640c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,605,570 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 13:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbce17a1-ba87-422c-8b9b-7bea7c57640c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbce17a1-ba87-422c-8b9b-7bea7c57640c
  26th April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6aa66f64-90a6-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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