--- title: "Overnight Respite - RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f49ee26b-46ad-4b9c-9004-52e02156ae37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f49ee26b-46ad-4b9c-9004-52e02156ae37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f49ee26b-46ad-4b9c-9004-52e02156ae37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f49ee26b-46ad-4b9c-9004-52e02156ae37.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-28" --- # Overnight Respite - RFI Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f49ee26b-46ad-4b9c-9004-52e02156ae37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f49ee26b-46ad-4b9c-9004-52e02156ae37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f49ee26b-46ad-4b9c-9004-52e02156ae37.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council has initiated a procurement process to gather information for the provision of overnight respite services. The industry category for this tender falls under health and social work services, with a specific focus on improving and expanding respite care within Buckinghamshire. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, and the key milestone includes the engagement end date on 9th December 2024. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate by completing a questionnaire accessible via the Council's e-procurement platform. The aim is to gather insights that could shape future procurement strategies for these services. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care services. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to respond, providing an excellent chance to showcase their capabilities and contribute to the community's welfare. Participating in this RFI (Request for Information) allows businesses to form potential partnerships with Buckinghamshire Council, enhancing their service offerings and fostering growth. It's an ideal opportunity for providers looking to expand their footprint in the Buckinghamshire region and engage in collaborative development of day services with the Council. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is requesting information about the provision of Overnight Respite. Suppliers are invited to participate in this exercise by completing the attached questionnaire. This will help the Council understand your capacity to deliver the services, the current infrastructure, and plans for expansion. The information obtained from this exercise may be used to inform the Council's approach to any procurement process it undertakes for the delivery of these services. This document is for information purposes only and suppliers will not be held to any indicative costings nor excluded from any future procurement exercise on the basis of any information they provide. SCOPE: To have an improved understanding of the respite market in Buckinghamshire. To identify providers that want to develop or expand services in Buckinghamshire. To identify providers who would be interested in taking a partnership approach with the Council to develop or deliver day services. Supplier can access this RFI using in the Council's e-procurement using the links below: Advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2e52a95d-87ad-ef11-8132-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True Responses must be provided via MS Forms - link within cover letter available in the e-procurement advert. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133aad43-d09d-408a-b61f-ba3ef3aa5d13 | | 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 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Dec 2024 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2024 at 13:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133aad43-d09d-408a-b61f-ba3ef3aa5d13 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133aad43-d09d-408a-b61f-ba3ef3aa5d13 28th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2e52a95d-87ad-ef11-8132-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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