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title: "BHCC Community Equipment Soft Market Testing"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-15"
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# BHCC Community Equipment Soft Market Testing

Buyer: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eea4bdb0-157b-42cd-9816-2f953caec122

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## Summary

The Brighton & Hove City Council is conducting a soft market testing process titled "BHCC Community Equipment Soft Market Testing" as part of their investigation into various commercial models for Managed Community Equipment Services. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date is set for 3rd November 2021. The procurement is located in the South East of England, specifically at Hove Town Hall.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services. Companies that can offer innovative community equipment solutions or have experience in managed services are encouraged to engage. By participating, these businesses can potentially shape the future procurement process and establish long-term partnerships with Brighton & Hove City Council.

## Notice

Brighton and Hove City Council are currently investigating the merits of the various commercial models in relation to the provision of Managed Community Equipment Services. We ask that suppliers complete the table (attached) and then email to procurement@brighton-hove.gov.uk by the closing date listed on the notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b205d24-09fa-4672-b42d-9ad8333c3b9a |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| 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 | BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HOVE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN3 2LS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Central Hove |
| Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 11:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b205d24-09fa-4672-b42d-9ad8333c3b9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b205d24-09fa-4672-b42d-9ad8333c3b9a
  15th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0600cc80-b724-4aca-8d12-763198941998

## Provenance

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