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title: "Developing a collaborative approach to social care fee negotiations and a shared understanding of cost drivers and context"
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# Developing a collaborative approach to social care fee negotiations and a shared understanding of cost drivers and context

Buyer: DEPARTMENT HEALTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20823b57-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department of Health is seeking proposals for a project titled "Developing a collaborative approach to social care fee negotiations and a shared understanding of cost drivers and context." This tender falls within the health and social work services category and aims to enhance the sustainability of commissioning practices. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, having been published on 18th December 2015, with a submission deadline of 14th January 2016. The project is designed to cover delivery addresses across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, utilising an open procedure for the procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) involved in social care and consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in developing innovative fee negotiation frameworks or that have experience in advising local authorities on sustainable commissioning practices may find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this project could enhance their visibility and influence in the sector, ultimately contributing to their growth and sustainability.

## Notice

The requirement is to design and implement a project which has the outcome that local authorities are able to have confidence that they are following good practice, and are supported to consider the cost elements, and what efficiencies are reasonable when agreeing fees with providers. The aim is to support more sustainable approaches to commissioning which underpin the provider market, whilst also protecting local authorities from legal challenge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15a2493-4c03-4ace-986f-f8f9f97a4a8e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2016 - 31 Mar 2016 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT HEALTH |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15a2493-4c03-4ace-986f-f8f9f97a4a8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15a2493-4c03-4ace-986f-f8f9f97a4a8e
  18th December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a546708-8836-473c-9c73-5342d921cba7
  ITT Part A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb195076-e019-42fa-a1db-7fc0ee25a63e
  ITT Part B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca0c9e08-95db-465b-9dff-fff5a93fb27f
  E-Tendering Manual
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9c7716c-1fda-4cc3-82b9-cc1d28376e36
  General T&C's

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