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title: "CCS033 - Childrens Accommodation Support Service (CASS) - Soft Market Testing"
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# CCS033 - Childrens Accommodation Support Service (CASS) - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ddf452a-c68e-488a-8878-225a37b397dc

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "CCS033 - Childrens Accommodation Support Service (CASS) - Soft Market Testing." This initiative aims to enhance accommodation and support services for children and young people in Derbyshire, specifically catering to those in care or care leavers. It seeks to engage with Ofsted-registered Supported Accommodation Providers to help these young individuals achieve independence, manage tenancies, and access vital support services. The industry category for this procurement is "Health and social work services," with activities centred in Derbyshire, England. The current stage is soft market testing, with an engagement end date set for 16 October 2024.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses within the health and social work sector, particularly those able to provide exceptional accommodation and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are Ofsted-registered and have experience in supporting young individuals towards independence will find this tender especially relevant. By collaborating with Derbyshire County Council, businesses can influence service improvements, expand their portfolio, and enhance their reputation by contributing to the wellbeing and development of young people in care or transitioning from care.

## Notice

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Derbyshire County Council is excited to collaborate with Ofsted-registered Supported Accommodation Providers to deliver exceptional accommodation and support services for children and young people in Derbyshire. Supported accommodation aims to empower young people in care or care leavers as they work towards independence. The Council anticipates that this partnership will drive service improvement and help young individuals achieve their goals of independence, tenancy sustainability, budget management, and accessing necessary support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a407f925-14ea-47d8-9a8b-56eb72ee1b11 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 15:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a407f925-14ea-47d8-9a8b-56eb72ee1b11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a407f925-14ea-47d8-9a8b-56eb72ee1b11
  17th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6d73b8b6-0475-ef11-812f-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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