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title: "Soft Market Test for Respite Care Service"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Soft Market Test for Respite Care Service

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dda90983-7837-41c4-abb2-8634193b2b65

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Peterborough City Council in partnership with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for the contract titled "Soft Market Test for Respite Care Service." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is set within the East of England, specifically in Peterborough. The current stage of procurement is planning, with an important milestone being the engagement end date on 20th March 2020. It is anticipated that the new respite care service will commence on 1st April 2021, allowing potential providers to contribute to the development of this service through their responses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in care services for adults with learning disabilities. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering high-quality respite care and robust support services will be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender process can enhance business visibility and reputation while allowing successful bidders to play a crucial role in improving care and support for vulnerable communities in the region.

## Notice

Peterborough City Council in partnership with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking to procure a Respite Care Service for adults with a learning disability living with long-term care and support needs. It is envisaged that the new service will commence from 01st April 2021. Potential providers are invited to respond to the questions in Part 3 concerning the proposed service to be procured. Responses to these questions may be used to inform our commissioning approach to the tender exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c922192b-4e56-4044-be47-4a7c3969acf6 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2020 at 09:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c922192b-4e56-4044-be47-4a7c3969acf6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c922192b-4e56-4044-be47-4a7c3969acf6
  28th February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/57fad8bb-8f6a-4ab1-afeb-531e2ec7e009/requests/32975
  Please follow this Link to the Request on SourceDogg in order to apply

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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