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title: "Telecare - Market Sounding"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-17"
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# Telecare - Market Sounding

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34ad0036-1c23-4a0d-8def-d46bf8f7e90a

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a tender titled "Telecare - Market Sounding." This initiative falls within the health and social work services sector, specifically targeting the North West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the engagement end date, set for 17 May 2021, which is crucial for potential bidders to consider in their planning. The procurement method employed here is designed for early market engagement, giving businesses an opportunity to understand requirements before formal tendering begins.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this market sounding process allows companies to influence service design and delivery, potentially leading to future contracts. Businesses specialising in telecare services, technology solutions, or related support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity, making it a timely chance for growth and collaboration with local authorities.

## Notice

Telecare Service - Market Sounding See www.the-chest.org.uk for details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d8b81c-5911-4ac4-8d41-3193d4e27c58 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 May 2021 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

- 17 Feb 2021 at 16:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d8b81c-5911-4ac4-8d41-3193d4e27c58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d8b81c-5911-4ac4-8d41-3193d4e27c58
  17th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ab1354ec-3c71-eb11-8108-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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