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title: "Hospital Based Carer Support - Market Engagement Event"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Hospital Based Carer Support - Market Engagement Event

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7bbfd54-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Hospital Based Carer Support - Market Engagement Event" is being initiated by Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, England. This tender falls within the health and social work services category and is currently in the Planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The aim is to gather insights and provide information to service providers about the commissioning intentions relating to carer support services at the Ipswich and West Suffolk Hospitals, with potential expansion to James Paget Hospital.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to expand their operations and contribute to the improvement of carer support in the region. Companies that can provide information and advisory services tailored to hospital discharges would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this market could enhance service delivery and build stronger relationships with local healthcare providers, benefiting both the businesses and the community’s healthcare framework.

## Notice

The aim of the hospital based carer support service is to provide carers with crucial information and advice to improve their experience during the admission and discharge of their relative or friend from hospital. This service is currently provided at the Ipswich and West Suffolk Hospitals however it is hoped that a service will be provided at James Paget Hospital to make it a county wide service. By supporting individuals to plan for discharge and signposting to relevant organisations it is hoped that carers will have increased confidence in their role. It is our intention to hold a Market Engagement Event on the morning of Friday 13th November 2015, in the Ipswich area, to give providers further details of our commissioning intentions in this area. If you are interested in attending the Market Engagement Event please email sarah.skilton@suffolk.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ac0732-2ea0-4900-beda-fbd6293bd13e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ac0732-2ea0-4900-beda-fbd6293bd13e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ac0732-2ea0-4900-beda-fbd6293bd13e
  6th November 2015 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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