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title: "SSD 24 01 SOFT MARKET TESTING Derbyshire Adult Day Opportunities Framework"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SSD 24 01 SOFT MARKET TESTING Derbyshire Adult Day Opportunities Framework

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5cde309-e41c-4487-88f9-8100d1442375

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## Summary

The Derbyshire County Council is planning a tender for the provision of day opportunities for adults with varying support needs. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Social Work and related services. The engagement end date is set for 29th April 2024. The Council aims to reduce social isolation, promote independence, and positive well-being through meaningful activities. The tender will commence in June 2024 and is expected to run for 5 years from 1st April 2025 using a light touch procurement regime.

This tender by Derbyshire County Council presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs specialised in providing care and support services to adults in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom, to expand their business. Organisations with experience in creating meaningful day opportunities for vulnerable individuals are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is at the planning stage, providing an early opportunity for interested businesses to prepare for submitting competitive bids and demonstrating their capabilities in supporting vulnerable groups in the community.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council will be inviting tenders from organsations for the provision of day opportunities for adults of all ages with varying support needs. The Council is interested to hear the views of organisations that have experience of supporting people with care and support needs to access meaningful day opportunities in their local community; and enabling them to remain independent and live in their own home for as long as they wish. Successful bidders will provide opportunities for people to engage with others and take part in a range of meaningful activities which safely support the reduction of social isolation, promote independence and positive wellbeing. The opportunity will be advertised in June 2024 and is expected to be in place for 5 years from the 1st April 2025. This Framework will be procured using a light touch procurement regime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9c14dc-a051-452b-ad29-fc8dc10ef634 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2024 at 08:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9c14dc-a051-452b-ad29-fc8dc10ef634

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9c14dc-a051-452b-ad29-fc8dc10ef634
  5th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b9a76c2d-27f3-ee11-812a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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