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title: "Soft Market Test for Autism Support Service for Cambridgeshire County Council"
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# Soft Market Test for Autism Support Service for Cambridgeshire County Council

Buyer: LGSS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-202f6653-6c45-40a5-b25b-c554dbe8b485

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire County Council, through its procurement authority LGSS, is currently in the planning stage of a soft market test for an Autism Support Service. This tender aims to ensure the provision of high-quality services starting from 1st June 2018. Interested businesses should be mindful of the engagement end date, which is set for 19th March 2018. The services are classified under health and social work services, and the geographical scope covers the East of England region in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide health and social services, particularly those with experience in autism support. Companies interested in engaging with the council should prepare their quotations and submit them to the provided contact email, as this is a chance to showcase their capabilities ahead of potential formal engagement. This soft market test is an ideal way for businesses to align with the council's needs and standards, fostering growth through public sector contracts.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire County Council is inviting quotations from potential providers to provide Autism Support Service from 1st June 2018, including employing existing staff and ensuring the service is maintained to the current high standards. Please note this is only market testing exercise and it is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest. More information in attached document. If you are interest, please send your quote back to Lee.McManus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk by 19th of March 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa8a07e3-563c-43d3-831a-c543aac87aac |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| 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 | LGSS |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2018 at 10:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa8a07e3-563c-43d3-831a-c543aac87aac
- 2 Mar 2018 at 10:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa8a07e3-563c-43d3-831a-c543aac87aac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa8a07e3-563c-43d3-831a-c543aac87aac
  12th March 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5117becd-1770-4021-aabf-377519b0c2c2
  Soft Market Testing

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