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title: "Cambridgeshire Care Homes Capacity and Block Bed Soft Market Test 2023"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Cambridgeshire Care Homes Capacity and Block Bed Soft Market Test 2023

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fc0981b-f8b7-411b-adda-32bed5e173ae

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire County Council is planning a soft market test for care home capacity and block beds. They are seeking input from CQC registered providers for adults with various needs. The engagement end date is 14 August 2023, and responses should be submitted to lisa.hall@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for Care Quality Commission registered care home providers to shape a potential tender opportunity with Cambridgeshire County Council. Businesses in the health and social work services sector catering to adults with physical disabilities, mental health, dementia, and nursing would be well-suited to compete. The engagement deadline is 14 August 2023, and a successful bid could lead to business growth and potential partnerships with the council.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire County Council are seeking your views as CQC (Care Quality Commission) registered Care Home providers for adults with physical disabilities, mental health, dementia and nursing to provide information and help us shape a potential tender opportunity. Cambridgeshire County Council have a successful block bed provision in place and are considering the possibility of expanding this capacity to meet specific pinch points across districts. In order to do so, we would appreciate you indicating your current and future capacity. Please complete the questionnaire, which can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e581596d-932f-ee11-8124-005056b64545&p=ea3edb62-3a92-eb11-810c-005056b64545 and email to lisa.hall@cambridgeshire.gov.uk by Monday 14 August 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41461d7f-a824-4252-a5a4-5d87627b9478 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,804,604 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2023 at 13:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41461d7f-a824-4252-a5a4-5d87627b9478
- 31 Jul 2023 at 16:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db37e4fd-2845-47f7-b5cb-79155b4bae4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41461d7f-a824-4252-a5a4-5d87627b9478
  8th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db37e4fd-2845-47f7-b5cb-79155b4bae4d
  31st July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e581596d-932f-ee11-8124-005056b64545&p=ea3edb62-3a92-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  To access more information and questionnaire

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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