--- title: "A Better U (ABU) Coaching Service - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b08c04f7-0268-475c-9e96-767d9cd20cb1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b08c04f7-0268-475c-9e96-767d9cd20cb1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b08c04f7-0268-475c-9e96-767d9cd20cb1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b08c04f7-0268-475c-9e96-767d9cd20cb1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2018-09-07" --- # A Better U (ABU) Coaching Service - Request for Information Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b08c04f7-0268-475c-9e96-767d9cd20cb1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b08c04f7-0268-475c-9e96-767d9cd20cb1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b08c04f7-0268-475c-9e96-767d9cd20cb1.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "A Better U (ABU) Coaching Service - Request for Information" is conducted by the North of England Commissioning Support on behalf of NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include the deadline for responses, which is set for 12 noon on 28th September 2018, with an engagement end date for interested parties also marked on 28th September 2018. The corresponding procurement method is a Request for Information, and all communications must occur through the PROACTIS portal. The service is expected to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services. As this exercise aims to gather information to inform potential service models and commissioning intentions, providers that can contribute innovative ideas and insights into coaching services are well-suited to participate. Interested organisations will gather valuable information that could shape their future service offerings and enhance their competitiveness in upcoming procurement opportunities. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group wish to conduct a Request For Information (RFI) exercise to gather information in regards to A Better U (ABU) Coaching service. To register an interest in responding to this RFI please register on the PROACTIS portal at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NEC. Please note that the deadline for RFI responses is 12 noon on the 28 September 2018. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the PROACTIS portal only. Additional information: To register an interest in responding to this RFI please register on the PROACTIS portal at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NEC. Please note that the deadline for RFI responses is 12 noon on the 28 September 2018. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the PROACTIS portal only. It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the eTendering provider by Email: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. Please note that the RFI documents can be accessed via the PROACTIS portal on the 07 September 2018 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e44c20-5b0a-440c-a928-0a383f76d66c | | 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 | 7 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Sep 2018 | | 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Sep 2018 at 14:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e44c20-5b0a-440c-a928-0a383f76d66c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e44c20-5b0a-440c-a928-0a383f76d66c 7th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NEC ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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