--- title: "Cambridgeshire County Council Drug and Alcohol Services - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb89950a-1b56-4fa7-9937-3383897dde38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb89950a-1b56-4fa7-9937-3383897dde38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb89950a-1b56-4fa7-9937-3383897dde38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb89950a-1b56-4fa7-9937-3383897dde38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-19" --- # Cambridgeshire County Council Drug and Alcohol Services - Market Engagement Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb89950a-1b56-4fa7-9937-3383897dde38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb89950a-1b56-4fa7-9937-3383897dde38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb89950a-1b56-4fa7-9937-3383897dde38.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for its Drug and Alcohol Services, aimed at re-tendering adult treatment services by 1st October 2018. The engagement period will conclude on 23rd February 2018, with initial responses due by 12:00 on 26th October 2017. An interactive Provider Event is scheduled for 14th November 2017 at the Over Conference & Community Centre in Cambridge, which will provide valuable insights into the services being developed and the procurement timeline. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services. Organisations able to demonstrate expertise in strategic commissioning, innovative service delivery, and effective partnerships will be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies that can propose budget-efficient solutions while maintaining service quality may find this to be a lucrative opportunity to expand their business in the East of England. ## Notice THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Cambridgeshire County Council is looking to re-tender its adult drug and alcohol treatment services ready for 1st October 2018. Participants are invited to respond to the questions and requests for examples of successful strategic commissioning, partnership and service delivery in Part 2 of the Market Sounding document. In particular, we are looking to the market to:- 1. Share learning and suggest potential innovative commissioning and delivery solutions 2. Suggest potential ways to realise budget reductions with minimum impact on quality and performance 3. Understand the level and type of market interest Responses may be used to inform our commissioning approach to the re-tender exercise. Responses should be submitted via Pro Contract by 12:00 on Thursday 26th October 2017. PROVIDER EVENT - PLEASE RSVP Cambridgeshire County Council would like to invite you to an interactive Provider Event for the Drug and Alcohol Services that are currently being developed. The event is aimed at Potential Providers (lead and any potential sub-contractors), as well as any organisations that wish to contribute to the development of this Service. The event seeks to: - Provide potential bidders with an overview of Cambridgeshire - Set out our vision for future drug & alcohol services - Provide information on the indicative procurement timeline - Refine our commissioning approach using the expertise and experience of the market through group discussion - Offer the opportunity to network with other potential providers - Offer an introduction to our e-tendering system (ProContract) Please note this event is in addition to the Market Engagement Questionnaire that is currently available on ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0b426922-afa2-e711-80e6-005056b64545&p=4d8cb5a5-74dc-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21). We would encourage you to view and respond to this questionnaire, although it is not mandatory to do so before registering for the Provider Event. PROVIDER EVENT DETAILS: Date: Tuesday 14th November 2017 Time: 12:00noon - 15:00 (please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time) Venue: Over Conference & Community Centre, The Doles, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5NW Parking: There is free on site parking If you have any special requirements please advise us prior to attending, so that we can make the necessary arrangements An RSVP is essential, as numbers will be limited. To RSVP please contact Amy Myers via email (ammyers@northamptonshire.gov.uk), or via the ProContract messaging Portal by 3rd November 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea17eda-b3ca-4373-aad0-27e9fd67f318 | | 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 | 19 Oct 2017 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 19 Oct 2017 at 08:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea17eda-b3ca-4373-aad0-27e9fd67f318 - 12 Oct 2017 at 08:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea17eda-b3ca-4373-aad0-27e9fd67f318 - 26 Sep 2017 at 14:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea17eda-b3ca-4373-aad0-27e9fd67f318 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea17eda-b3ca-4373-aad0-27e9fd67f318 19th October 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=4d8cb5a5-74dc-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21&v=1 ProContract Link ## Notice URLs - http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0b426922-afa2-e711-80e6-005056b64545&p=4d8cb5a5-74dc-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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