--- title: "Soft Market Test for Policy and Procedures" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72b7857b-f975-4dff-a98e-94dc118ba89a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72b7857b-f975-4dff-a98e-94dc118ba89a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72b7857b-f975-4dff-a98e-94dc118ba89a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72b7857b-f975-4dff-a98e-94dc118ba89a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-23" --- # Soft Market Test for Policy and Procedures Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72b7857b-f975-4dff-a98e-94dc118ba89a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72b7857b-f975-4dff-a98e-94dc118ba89a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72b7857b-f975-4dff-a98e-94dc118ba89a.json) ## Summary Cornwall Council is conducting a tender titled "Soft Market Test for Policy and Procedures" aimed at assessing potential interest from the private sector to provide services and products for the Adult Social Care directorate. This procurement process falls within the software package and information systems industry category and is based in Truro, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to conclude at 12:00 hrs on 27th August 2021, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 1st September 2021 and extend until 31st August 2025. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest to Kerrie Edwards via email before the deadline. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services, information systems, and regulatory compliance to contribute to the enhancement of Cornwall Council's policies and procedures. Companies that focus on providing innovative solutions, training, or tools that promote effective social work practice and support vulnerable adults would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate partnerships with public sector organisations and expand market reach within the public health and social care sphere. ## Notice Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest within the private sector to provide Cornwall Council's Adult Social Care directorate with services and/or products to ensure our policies and procedures: * respond to changes in national legislation * are clear and accessible for our staff * meet our local needs * support the delivery of safe and effective services Participation of this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. If you are interested in this area of service provision please complete the "Information Required" section at the end of this notice along with any additional information you consider to be relevant and return this via e-mail to Kerrie Edwards, Specialist Professional Development Lead (Adults), pedt@cornwall.gov.uk by 12:00 hrs on 27th August 2021 Cornwall Council's Adult Social Care Directorate is here to support vulnerable adults to shape the lives they want to lead; independent, safe, at home and in their communities. We promote effective social work practice, social care and occupational therapy to support independence and to put in place high quality care and support that meets the needs of older, disabled and vulnerable people. This includes, adults with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical and/or sensory impairments and adults who are on the autistic spectrum. We lead on the strategic commissioning of Adult Social Care provision in Cornwall; engaging with service users, their families and carers to ensure the right services are put in place. We work closely with partners and providers across the NHS, private, voluntary and independent sectors to coordinate and improve the Adult Social Care experience in Cornwall, including integrating community led and Council led services. Underpinning these services are a suite of policies and procedures, which are critical to the success and safety of the services we deliver. The Council is exploring whether there are private sector organisations which could potentially provide Cornwall Council's Adult Social Care directorate with services and/or products to ensure our policies and procedures are: * Up to date and responsive to changes in national legislation and case law, reducing the risk of challenges, complaints and legal review * Clear and accessible, creating a culture of autonomy * Embedded in local effective decision-making and governance Additional information: Please complete the Expression of Interest form which can be found under the advert section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c4a970-6c82-41e7-b4e7-f099deeb9cb4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 23 Jul 2021 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c4a970-6c82-41e7-b4e7-f099deeb9cb4 - 23 Jul 2021 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca966c9-d5c0-4035-b722-8a1ebe3c79d5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c4a970-6c82-41e7-b4e7-f099deeb9cb4 23rd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca966c9-d5c0-4035-b722-8a1ebe3c79d5 23rd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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