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title: "Brighton and Hove City Council Independent Travel Training Soft Market Testing"
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# Brighton and Hove City Council Independent Travel Training Soft Market Testing

Buyer: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1dd8a3c-8a53-4e62-9fb0-95e26a90a3ca

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## Summary

The Brighton and Hove City Council is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "Independent Travel Training Soft Market Testing". This procurement process, classified under social work services without accommodation (CPV code 85312000), aims to identify potential providers who have experience in delivering independent travel training services. The council's office is located in Hove, England, and expressions of interest are due by 29th March 2021. This early engagement procedure does not guarantee future contracts but invites interested parties to complete and submit a questionnaire for further consideration.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in independent travel training or related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, leveraging their experience to engage with the council. By responding to this market testing initiative, businesses can showcase their capabilities and potentially position themselves for future contracts in public sector service delivery.

## Notice

Brighton and Hove City Council is seeking expressions of interest for an Independent Travel Training Service. The Council is seeking to identify providers who have delivered these services in the past and also to understand the types of offer available. For those interested, please complete the attached questionnaire and submit it via email to the address listed below. Please note that this is an early engagement and the Council makes no guarantees of further business as a result of engagement with this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e177e96-f3d5-4086-9ad8-e41ae0d10725 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HOVE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN3 2LS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Central Hove |
| Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 12:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e177e96-f3d5-4086-9ad8-e41ae0d10725

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e177e96-f3d5-4086-9ad8-e41ae0d10725
  3rd March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca1946c9-faab-4116-a36e-57b31ecb4a57
  Soft Market Testing Questionnaire

## Notice URLs

- https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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