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title: "Request for Information for Children and Young People Drug and Alcohol Support Service"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Request for Information for Children and Young People Drug and Alcohol Support Service

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-955f9ad9-de78-4d62-b681-e87b3ab49679

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information for Children and Young People Drug and Alcohol Support Service" under the health and social work services category (CPV Code 85000000). This procurement is aimed at gathering market insights to help plan for the future delivery of drug and alcohol support services for children and young people. The key engagement date is set for 16 September 2024, and the location for the service delivery is specified as England, United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to complete a questionnaire available on the ProActis Portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute to the design and delivery of a vital public service. Participating in this information-gathering exercise can provide valuable insights into the council's needs and priorities, thereby aiding businesses in positioning themselves as strong candidates for future contracts. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services will find this procurement especially relevant to their skill set and service offerings.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Council is requesting information about the provision of a Children and Young People Drug and Alcohol Support Service to help us plan for future delivery of this service when the current contract ends in September 2025. Suppliers are invited to participate in this exercise by completing the questionnaire that can be accessed from the Portal. This will help the Council understand the composition, capacity and views of the supply market. The information obtained from this exercise will be used to inform the Council's approach to the service design and delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ccfbcab-5cdd-4124-a11b-1f537ad00ba2 |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| 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

- 19 Aug 2024 at 09:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ccfbcab-5cdd-4124-a11b-1f537ad00ba2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ccfbcab-5cdd-4124-a11b-1f537ad00ba2
  19th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- http://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0cd25b81-ba5b-ef11-812e-005056b64545&p=edea52dc-7be0-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21
  Link to ProActis Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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