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title: "PME4046 - Soft Market Testing - Framework for Supported Living (Complex Care)"
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# PME4046 - Soft Market Testing - Framework for Supported Living (Complex Care)

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1fda276-a9fd-4cd1-9a41-32e0bf73b2ce

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## Summary

Walsall Council is conducting a pre-market sounding exercise for the provision of complex level supported living services under the title "PME4046 - Soft Market Testing - Framework for Supported Living (Complex Care)". This project falls within the community health services industry category, specifically targeting social work and related services including accommodation. The location of service delivery is intended to be widespread, including the UK and international territories. The current stage of this procurement process is the 'Tender' stage, with the final date for responses being 6th December 2024. The expected contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 26th January 2026. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents multiple opportunities for businesses involved in supported living and community health services to expand their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships with Walsall Council. It is particularly suitable for companies capable of delivering comprehensive care services and addressing complex needs. Businesses that are adept at providing innovative solutions to issues in supported living and can demonstrate their ability to meet stringent service requirements will find this tender appealing. Organisations with insights into broader community expectations and the capability to address potential issues in this field are encouraged to participate in this market sounding exercise.

## Notice

This pre-market sounding exercise is being undertaken by Walsall Council in order to determine market interest for provision of complex level supported living. This exercise does not form part of any formal procurement process. Information received will be treated in strictest of confidence and will not be made available to bidders once the tendering process has begun. This document provides background information on the current project with a number of questions designed to help establish: o Your appetite for whether or not your organisation would like to be considered to provide these services; o The ability of your organisation to fulfil the requirements of the service outlined o Your observations regarding the potential work and direction set out. o Your views on any issues that may exist with respect to providing the service. o Your views on wider area expectations and your solution to these issues. It is our intention to use this information to inform the procurement process. Please provide as much information as possible in order to inform our procurement process. We would appreciate specific answers to the questions raised. The responses you supply will be treated in the strictest confidence. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85c1b86-e2e6-46b1-a7c9-3d6633afe57b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 26 Jan 2026 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 15:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85c1b86-e2e6-46b1-a7c9-3d6633afe57b
- 20 Nov 2024 at 15:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85c1b86-e2e6-46b1-a7c9-3d6633afe57b
- 20 Nov 2024 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85c1b86-e2e6-46b1-a7c9-3d6633afe57b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85c1b86-e2e6-46b1-a7c9-3d6633afe57b
  20th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

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