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title: "Carers Support Service - Mental Health Specialist Provider - Market Engagement"
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buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL"
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# Carers Support Service - Mental Health Specialist Provider - Market Engagement

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39ef2193-9f84-43ec-b18a-acd4565825ca

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## Summary

Milton Keynes Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Carers Support Service - Mental Health Specialist Provider - Market Engagement." This process targets the health and social work services industry, specifically focusing on social work related to mental health. The procurement is set in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the main delivery address being MK9 3EJ. This early engagement stage invites feedback from potential providers, with key deadlines including responding to engagement questions by 12th February 2025. The final engagement end date is set for 4th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services to expand their reach and influence within the public sector. It is particularly well-suited for providers with expertise in tiered support models and those capable of delivering comprehensive mental health services as part of a larger Carers Support Service framework. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses establish a foothold in the public health sector and forge partnerships with the council, fostering potential future contracts and expansions.

## Notice

THIS IS A MARKET ENGAGEMENT STAGE Milton Keynes City Council ('the Council') would like feedback from providers who may be interested in the role of specialist provider for Mental Health within our Carers Support Service model. The Council wish to procure a tiered model of support, which will include a Mental Health provider. The specification describes the requirements of the provider of the service. We are keen to hear from providers on the questions in the attached Market Engagement document. Please can you respond to the questions by latest 12 noon, Wednesday 12th February 2025 via In-Tend Correspondence section/market engagement stage. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579b0811-3e70-456e-b13b-2806562f9c09 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 May 2025 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 15:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579b0811-3e70-456e-b13b-2806562f9c09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579b0811-3e70-456e-b13b-2806562f9c09
  4th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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