--- title: "Rutland County Council - Assistive Technology Procurement Soft Market Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd9b508a-403f-4c0e-829d-762554938201" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd9b508a-403f-4c0e-829d-762554938201" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd9b508a-403f-4c0e-829d-762554938201.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd9b508a-403f-4c0e-829d-762554938201.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-12" --- # Rutland County Council - Assistive Technology Procurement Soft Market Testing Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd9b508a-403f-4c0e-829d-762554938201 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd9b508a-403f-4c0e-829d-762554938201) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd9b508a-403f-4c0e-829d-762554938201.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Rutland County Council, seeking to conduct soft market testing for their Assistive Technology contract. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the council expected to re-tender the contract around July/August 2022, aiming for services to commence by 1st April 2023. The relevant industry category includes medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, with a contract value estimated at £405,960. Interested providers must submit their responses to the soft market testing questionnaire by 12:00 noon on 10th May 2022, with engagement notices published on Contracts Finder. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer medical supplies and installation services. Companies capable of innovating delivery models and sharing insights on procurement approaches will find this process advantageous. Engaging with Rutland County Council during this planning phase could pave the way for future contract opportunities in the region's healthcare sector. ## Notice THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Rutland County Council will be looking to re-tender its Assistive Technology contract during July/August 2022 ready for an operational services commencement date of the 1st April 2023. Providers are invited to respond in full to the questions set out in the soft market testing questionnaire. The soft market testing document forms part of the Council's initial market research in which they are seeking information from a range of providers to inform the procurement approach. In particular, the Council are looking to respondents to: - 1. Comment on the feasibility of the proposed delivery model 2. Share learning on alternative delivery solutions 3. Share learning on suggested the procurement approach Responses should be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org by 12:00noon on 10th May 2022. Please note that participation (or lack of) will not (dis)advantage any potential bidder for future tender opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f43db2c-d4da-44ee-956f-923a6a1e38d0 | | 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 | 12 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £405,960 | | 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 | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OAKHAM | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE15 6HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Rutland | | Electoral ward | Oakham South | | Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2022 at 07:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f43db2c-d4da-44ee-956f-923a6a1e38d0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f43db2c-d4da-44ee-956f-923a6a1e38d0 12th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f0fe77c3-e0b9-ec11-8113-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 ProContract Link ## Notice URLs - https://www.rutland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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