--- title: "HCC - 05/22 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) for the Provision of COVID 19 Outbreak Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8cd90b5b-92b0-4c35-8e25-874a87147a1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8cd90b5b-92b0-4c35-8e25-874a87147a1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8cd90b5b-92b0-4c35-8e25-874a87147a1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8cd90b5b-92b0-4c35-8e25-874a87147a1e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - PUBLIC HEALTH" published: "2022-05-13" --- # HCC - 05/22 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) for the Provision of COVID 19 Outbreak Testing Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - PUBLIC HEALTH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cd90b5b-92b0-4c35-8e25-874a87147a1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8cd90b5b-92b0-4c35-8e25-874a87147a1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8cd90b5b-92b0-4c35-8e25-874a87147a1e.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire County Council - Public Health is currently engaging in a Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) process for COVID-19 outbreak testing services. This initiative invites market input on the optimal packaging and scoping of future contract opportunities, with the aim to inform any potential procurement decision. The deadline for businesses to submit their responses is 12 noon on 27th May 2022. The procurement method indicated is an open procedure, categorised under health and social work services, taking place in Hertfordshire, UK. This PPME represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in testing and health services. Smaller enterprises and firms proficient in health-related contracts may find this tender especially advantageous, as the process allows for feedback that could shape future contract specifications. Engaging in this phase may enhance visibility and positioning in upcoming procurement opportunities within the public health domain. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council (the "Council") is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ("PPME") for the provision of COVID 19 Outbreak Testing The Council is seeking input from the market as to what might be the most attractive way of packaging and scoping any future opportunity for contracts. This input will help inform any resultant procurement process. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PPME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PPME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PPME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PPME will be reimbursed by the Council. Further information can be found within the attached documentation. You are invited to submit a completed questionnaire by 12 noon on 27th May 2022 Please ignore the start and end date of the Contract as this has not be determined yet. Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council (the "Council") is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ("PPME") for the provision of COVID 19 Outbreak Testing The Council is seeking input from the market as to what might be the most attractive way of packaging and scoping any future opportunity for contracts. This input will help inform any resultant procurement process. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PPME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PPME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PPME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PPME will be reimbursed by the Council. Further information can be found within the attached documentation. You are invited to submit a completed questionnaire by 12 noon on 27th May 2022 Please ignore the start and end date of the Contract as this has not be determined yet. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3e4596-f945-4e92-b6cd-6ad2b85c9223 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Aug 2022 - 8 Aug 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - PUBLIC HEALTH | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 13 May 2022 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3e4596-f945-4e92-b6cd-6ad2b85c9223 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3e4596-f945-4e92-b6cd-6ad2b85c9223 13th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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