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title: "Proposal to recommission the Augmentative and Alternative Communication service within Northamptonshire"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-14"
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# Proposal to recommission the Augmentative and Alternative Communication service within Northamptonshire

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fc928ef-805f-4c2c-8e5d-a61690979298

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## Summary

The West Northamptonshire Council is planning a tender titled "Proposal to recommission the Augmentative and Alternative Communication service within Northamptonshire" in the communications equipment industry category. The engagement end date is set for 1st May 2023. Interested suppliers are requested to read and respond to the tender document by the specified deadline. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage.

This tender by the West Northamptonshire Council presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the East Midlands region to compete in providing augmented communication services. Businesses specializing in communications equipment, physical therapy devices, and welfare services for children and young people are well-suited to participate. Suppliers are advised to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the tender document to be considered for the opportunity.

## Notice

The purpose of this exercise is to briefly detail the requirements and expected scope of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication service within Northamptonshire with a view to obtaining responses which will allow us to understand current interest and capability to deliver our requirements within the supply market. We therefore request interested prospective suppliers to carefully read, complete and return the attached document in line with the instructions provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea51b305-0233-49e3-a7f5-9f14df4d2cf0 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 33155000 - Physical therapy devices
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2023 at 14:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea51b305-0233-49e3-a7f5-9f14df4d2cf0
- 14 Apr 2023 at 14:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea51b305-0233-49e3-a7f5-9f14df4d2cf0
- 14 Apr 2023 at 14:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea51b305-0233-49e3-a7f5-9f14df4d2cf0
- 14 Apr 2023 at 14:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea51b305-0233-49e3-a7f5-9f14df4d2cf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea51b305-0233-49e3-a7f5-9f14df4d2cf0
  14th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bca43022-c76d-4f1e-b963-eed481fd1d0f

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