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title: "SOFT MARKET TEST - LD RESPITE CARE SERVICE & ACCOMMODATION"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-26"
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# SOFT MARKET TEST - LD RESPITE CARE SERVICE & ACCOMMODATION

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e10fffc-5be4-4b2a-94f2-7f6c3a228c41

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire County Council is conducting a planning stage tender titled "SOFT MARKET TEST - LD RESPITE CARE SERVICE & ACCOMMODATION" in the welfare services for the handicapped category. The initiative aims to partner with providers offering services to adults with learning disabilities and autism for long-term care and support, particularly in Respite Care with Accommodation. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 9th October 2023.

This tender from Cambridgeshire County Council presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions in the field of Respite Care services. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender would be those who have the capacity and experience in providing care solutions for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, and are interested in contributing to the growth of this area. The council encourages interested organisations to review the attached SMT document and submit necessary documents by the specified deadline.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking to work in partnership with providers who can offer services to adults with a learning disability and/or autism with long-term care and support needs, specifically those with spot capacity for Respite Care with Accommodation placements. To inform the picture of what the local market can offer in terms of accommodation and care solutions we are looking to: * Gain a clear understanding of the market's interest, capacity and experience to deliver Respite Care services. * Understand how we can encourage growth in this area. * Deliver innovative and cost-effective delivery solutions to meet our requirements. Please read the attached SMT document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this exercise please complete the questionnaire and return, via email to: LDandAutismCommissioning@cambridgeshire.gov.uk by 12pm on Monday 9th October.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef520b3f-d736-4ec2-8370-3a4a57ffcd08 |
| 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 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2023 at 11:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef520b3f-d736-4ec2-8370-3a4a57ffcd08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef520b3f-d736-4ec2-8370-3a4a57ffcd08
  26th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b42bd70-4b3b-43cf-85d0-33fee6284e37

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