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title: "DHSC- Commissioning for the Future"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2023-07-06"
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# DHSC- Commissioning for the Future

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a06ae95-25e8-4597-b5bb-315e02f9dcb0

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is planning a procurement process titled "DHSC- Commissioning for the Future" in the services industry category. The initiative involves designing, developing, and delivering a pilot training programme for Adult Social Care commissioners in England to enhance strategic leadership skills. The engagement end date is set for 24th July 2023, with an estimated contract value ranging from £800,000 to £960,000. The procurement is in the planning stage.

This tender by the Department of Health and Social Care offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing education and training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete. Interested parties are encouraged to engage by responding to the Market Consulting Questionnaire and attending the Supplier event on 2nd August 2023. The location for delivery is in London, United Kingdom, with the main procurement category being services.

## Notice

EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT for an opportunity to design, develop and deliver a 'Commissioning for the Future' pilot training programme for Adult Social Care (ASC) commissioners in England which will enhance strategic leadership skills. Additional information: An early market engagement with a request to respond to our Market Consulting Questionnaire and an invitation to a Supplier event on 2 August at 11.00am. This requirement is an exciting opportunity to be part of pioneering work to design, develop and deliver a 'Commissioning for the Future' pilot training programme for adult social care (ASC) commissioners in England which will enhance strategic leadership skills. . Please check for attachments to this notice. Estimated value is PS800,000 - PS960,000 (with VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5d290d-95b4-4c0e-862d-4048f8706097 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2023 at 14:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5d290d-95b4-4c0e-862d-4048f8706097

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5d290d-95b4-4c0e-862d-4048f8706097
  6th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b2bec7a-d44b-49b0-95e9-ddb72a607c51
  MCQ C191154

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