--- title: "Greater Manchester Independent Care Sector Network (GMICSN)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-affa8fe1-496b-4462-a1aa-91ffd83eac32" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-affa8fe1-496b-4462-a1aa-91ffd83eac32" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-affa8fe1-496b-4462-a1aa-91ffd83eac32.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-affa8fe1-496b-4462-a1aa-91ffd83eac32.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-23" --- # Greater Manchester Independent Care Sector Network (GMICSN) Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-affa8fe1-496b-4462-a1aa-91ffd83eac32 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-affa8fe1-496b-4462-a1aa-91ffd83eac32) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-affa8fe1-496b-4462-a1aa-91ffd83eac32.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council seeking expressions of interest for the "Greater Manchester Independent Care Sector Network (GMICSN)" to continue support for this initiative. The contract, which falls under the health and social work services category, has an estimated value of £126,000 and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period closes on 1st August 2019, with the contract period starting on 1st September 2019 and concluding on 31st August 2021. This opportunity is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in partnership working and co-production in health and social care. Businesses well-suited to compete should have a strong track record in fostering collaborative relationships, delivering quality care services, and engaging in dynamic care sector initiatives, marking a potential pathway to bolster their presence in the evolving care landscape of Greater Manchester. ## Notice Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP) is working with local partners to commission continued support to the Greater Manchester Independent Care Sector Network (GMICSN) and its partners. Expressions of interest are sought from individuals and organisations who have proven knowledge and experience of partnership working, co-design and co-production across health and social care. We have seen a very positive growth in the opportunities to have honest and constructive dialogue between commissioners and providers, and we are keen to build further on this to create conditions for true co-production to collaboratively tackle our challenges together. This is an exciting opportunity to build positively on the work to date, shaping and creating the next phase of development of the network across Greater Manchester. This will also help ensure that smaller providers have a strong voice and that local care organisations take genuine account of people who live and work in health and care services, from a range of sectors and backgrounds This contract will build on a range of positive work to date in order to * Strengthen and broaden the existing GM provider network * Build a sustainable model of provider partnership working as part of the Local Care Organisations and Integrated Commissioning Systems at neighbourhood level * Ensure positive and sustainable partnerships with Health and Social Care colleagues including the VCSE * Champion and drive up quality and good outcomes for people * Engage in the development of new models of health and care such as intermediate and transitional support models of care * Engage in the co-production, shaping and development of a dynamic care sector sustainability plan to ensure all partners understand projected needs and requirements This opportunity builds on the successful Provider Conference held in 2018 and other continued work with providers to date, and seeks to work towards a shared vision and aspirations, to develop and grow the network across Greater Manchester via co-production and engagement at a locality and strategic level. This is a developmental role, and the successful organisation/team will support the principles of co-production and shared values including personalisation and ethical working. They will create a shared development and action plan in partnership with a range of stakeholders and will continue to strengthen and develop relationships across all sectors in GM. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c13668-a510-442d-bea6-56b15fc078b7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £126,000 | | 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SALE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M33 7ZF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Sale Central | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2019 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c13668-a510-442d-bea6-56b15fc078b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c13668-a510-442d-bea6-56b15fc078b7 23rd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=db86dccd-0ea7-e911-80f8-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.stockport.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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