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title: "Day Opportunities Framework Re-opening - Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-621fd829-fc69-4df4-8a1a-a7ecfe436155"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Day Opportunities Framework Re-opening - Market Engagement

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-621fd829-fc69-4df4-8a1a-a7ecfe436155

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently conducting a tender process titled "Day Opportunities Framework Re-opening - Market Engagement" to engage prospective providers ahead of the re-opening of their day opportunities framework. The market engagement event is scheduled for Thursday, 28th November 2019, from 09:30 to 12:30, taking place at the St Cedd's Room, Cathedral Walk, Chelmsford, CM1 1NX. Interested parties are required to confirm their attendance by 17:00 on Friday, 22nd November 2019, and should be aware that the tender period will conclude on 14th February 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the health and social work services sector. Businesses with expertise in these areas will find this a strategic opportunity to collaborate with Essex County Council, respond to their service requirements, and potentially secure a place within the framework to service the needs of the local community.

## Notice

In preparation for the forthcoming re-opening of the day opportunities framework, Essex County Council ("the Council") would like to invite prospective providers to attend a market engagement event on Thursday 28th November 2019. This event will take place between 09:30 and 12:30 in the St Cedd's Room at the Chapter House, Cathedral Walk, Chelmsford CM1 1NX. During the course of this event, the Council will present details of the scope of the services within the framework, alongside an overview of the tender process and explain how to submit a compliant response via the Council's e-tendering portal. To reserve a space at this event, please email: Rachel.Horne@essex.gov.uk confirming the names of your organisation's representatives who will be attending the session. Please ensure that you confirm your attendance by 17.00 on Friday 22nd November.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3864b70-253f-4447-811a-34c291cd2471 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2019 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3864b70-253f-4447-811a-34c291cd2471

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3864b70-253f-4447-811a-34c291cd2471
  10th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Health-and-social-work-services./WMNM8U54R8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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