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title: "PRF 943 Soft Market Test for New Commissioning Model for Homecare"
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# PRF 943 Soft Market Test for New Commissioning Model for Homecare

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4181729-bc3a-43ef-9e81-95b811e5e5d5

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## Summary

The Peterborough City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "PRF 943 Soft Market Test for New Commissioning Model for Homecare," which falls under the miscellaneous health services category. The engagement end date is set for 15th October 2021, signalling an opportunity for potential suppliers to understand the needs and changes expected in this area. This engagement serves as a preliminary market testing exercise rather than an invitation to tender, with the current homecare contract running until 1st September 2022, having commenced on 2nd September 2018, with provisions for extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing homecare services. Businesses with expertise in health services and innovative commissioning models would be well-positioned to engage with this process, aiding the council in refining its procurement strategy to enhance service delivery in homecare. Participation in this market engagement could facilitate valuable insights and assist businesses in shaping their offerings to align with the council's future requirements.

## Notice

The current homecare commissioning model in PCC operates under a closed framework. The Homecare contract currently runs until 1st September 2022, having started 2nd September 2018, for an initial three years, with an option to extend up to seven years. We are undertaking market engagement and review to understand what we need to change, and where we need to focus our efforts to improve. Please note: this market testing exercise is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest. This document does not form any part of an invitation to tender. PCC is issuing this request for information only. Any supplier invited to present to PCC is doing so to support market research only and to help make any potential procurement process more focused and efficient. No supplier selection or supplier preference is implied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d608e672-890e-49eb-8da4-66c0afd3ec14 |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Oct 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 | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| 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

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2021 at 08:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d608e672-890e-49eb-8da4-66c0afd3ec14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d608e672-890e-49eb-8da4-66c0afd3ec14
  20th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a02dafae-e719-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities

## Provenance

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