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title: "Bed Based Short Term Assessment Services - Soft Market Testing"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-07-05"
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# Bed Based Short Term Assessment Services - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45577ea6-8e21-4059-a4c7-04f58f48bbcd

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring 'Bed Based Short Term Assessment Services - Soft Market Testing' within the social care sector. The procurement process aims to engage market participants to gather valuable insights that will shape the future specification and model of these services. The engagement period is set to end on 23rd February 2018, and the services will be delivered within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This soft market testing initiative is part of the council's broader strategy to enhance hospital discharge processes and support service development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social work, health services, and accommodation services. Companies that provide innovative solutions to promote independence and facilitate discharge from hospitals would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts stemming from this market engagement exercise. By participating, businesses can contribute to a vital community service while potentially expanding their operational scope and clientele in the health and social care market.

## Notice

Soft Market Testing is a method of gathering Market Intelligence on a given subject area by engaging with the providers of the goods and / or services required. Nottinghamshire County Council's Adult Social Care and Health department is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to canvass independent views to support and shape the future specification and model of: * Bed based Short Term Assessment services that aim to promote independence and help facilitate hospital discharge and avoid hospital admittance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29fc3eca-5799-4bbb-aef4-15d7722ca743 |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98330000 - Physical well-being services
- 98340000 - Accommodation and office services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2017 at 13:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29fc3eca-5799-4bbb-aef4-15d7722ca743

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29fc3eca-5799-4bbb-aef4-15d7722ca743
  5th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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