--- title: "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR DOMICILARY CARE SERVICES IN BEDFORDSHIRE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a89c15d-8f72-4de0-ac9b-bf57d2c36600" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a89c15d-8f72-4de0-ac9b-bf57d2c36600" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a89c15d-8f72-4de0-ac9b-bf57d2c36600.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a89c15d-8f72-4de0-ac9b-bf57d2c36600.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD" published: "2019-01-09" --- # REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR DOMICILARY CARE SERVICES IN BEDFORDSHIRE Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a89c15d-8f72-4de0-ac9b-bf57d2c36600 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a89c15d-8f72-4de0-ac9b-bf57d2c36600) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a89c15d-8f72-4de0-ac9b-bf57d2c36600.json) ## Summary The Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is initiating a procurement process titled "Request for Information for Domiciliary Care Services in Bedfordshire." This process is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on health and social work services. The engagement end date for interested providers is set for 21st January 2019, and further procurement activities are anticipated to commence in March 2019. The services will be delivered in Bedfordshire, located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care, particularly those specialising in domiciliary services. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to respond to this Request for Information. Participation in this RFI is essential not only for organisations already in the market but also for those considering entry into this sector, as the insights gathered will inform future procurement plans and strategies for service delivery in the region. ## Notice A programme of work has been initiated by Bedfordshire Commissioning Group (CCG) to review Domiciliary Care Services across the Bedfordshire footprint. The overall project aims of the Domiciliary Care Services are to: Increase the quality of life for service users; Assure quality of services and patient satisfaction; Evidence best value for publicly funded services; Establish common and robust approaches to contracting; Facilitate equitable choices for service users. It is expected that key strategies will emerge from early programme outcomes over the next two months leading to procurement activities planned from March 2019 onwards. This is a Request for Information (RFI) published on behalf of Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The purpose of this RFI is to gauge market interest for the provision of Domiciliary Care Services in Bedfordshire Providers are invited to participate in this RFI including providers currently in the Domiciliary Care Services market or considering a move into the market within the Bedfordshire geographic area. With this RFI, the CCG seeks to discover from potential providers information regarding their organisation and services and other specific information as specified in Appendix A. The information will be gathered and will be used to inform the CCG's service model for a Domiciliary Care services and future procurement plan. In order to respond to this RFI, please complete the response sections at Appendix B and return a copy, alongside any relevant documentation you wish to include, to rod.skinner@attain.co.uk by no later than 12:00 on 21st January 2019. Also, please note that a provider engagement event is planned for Wed 6th Feb in Bedfordshire - more details will follow in a separate Contracts Finder advert. Additional information: Disclaimer: This RFI is intended only to elicit information. Responders to this RFI should note that no concessions, contracts or other arrangements will be awarded pursuant to this RFI. Responding, or not responding, to this RFI will neither increase nor decrease any provider's chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent Invitation to Tender process. The CCG shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9c22162-cb76-4946-9654-5020c835b962 | | 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 | 9 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Jan 2019 | | 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 | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN14 7AQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | By Brook | | Westminster constituency | South Cotswolds | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2019 at 12:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9c22162-cb76-4946-9654-5020c835b962 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9c22162-cb76-4946-9654-5020c835b962 9th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee71a9ea-1adb-494c-9842-330639675135 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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