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title: "HCC 12/2020 - Pre Procurement Market Engagement - Support Services"
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# HCC 12/2020 - Pre Procurement Market Engagement - Support Services

Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c222849d-b335-4cb1-986c-20b3f7e59ef3

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council, operating through Supply Hertfordshire, is engaged in a Pre Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) process titled "HCC 12/2020 - Pre Procurement Market Engagement - Support Services". This initiative aims to improve commissioning and contract arrangements for Diversion from Care support and Support to Children Looked After (CLA) packages. The procurement, classified under social work and related services (CPV code 85300000), is currently in the planning stage. Interested organisations must submit their Supplier Questionnaires by 12:00 Noon on 15th December 2020 to participate in this open procurement process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social work services, particularly those that offer support services for children and families. Companies specialising in care packages, social work consulting, or innovative support solutions would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this PPME, providers can align their offerings with the council's requirements and contribute to developing more effective partnerships within the support services market, potentially leading to long-term contracts following the successful completion of this engagement.

## Notice

1.1 Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council') is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ('PPME') in relation to this project to ensure more effective and robust commissioning and contract arrangements are in place to cover both Diversion from Care support and Support to CLA packages. To ensure consistency of approach and greater partnership working with the Support Services market. Additional information: To participate in this PPME, organisations must submit their completed Supplier Questionnaire, together with any supporting documents, through the In-Tend system by the return deadline of 12.00 Noon on 15th December 2020. Supplier Questionnaires cannot be uploaded after the closing date/time. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ac340d-9b1d-40d1-ace1-c8cf19bf1358 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 2 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 13:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ac340d-9b1d-40d1-ace1-c8cf19bf1358
- 2 Dec 2020 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ac340d-9b1d-40d1-ace1-c8cf19bf1358

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ac340d-9b1d-40d1-ace1-c8cf19bf1358
  3rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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