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title: "Intermediate Care Soft Marketing Test (SMT)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-feb6b7a5-6a40-4e5a-90a1-e70c326882ed"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Intermediate Care Soft Marketing Test (SMT)

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feb6b7a5-6a40-4e5a-90a1-e70c326882ed

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the "Intermediate Care Soft Marketing Test (SMT)" project, which falls under the Health and social work services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 5th September 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st June 2024 and end on 31st May 2025. The buying organisation is seeking feedback from interested providers to develop a new model for intermediate care services in Barnsley.

This tender from Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social work services sector to participate and provide valuable input to shape the future of intermediate care services in Barnsley. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance patient recovery and independence through innovative service delivery models.

## Notice

Together with NHS Barnsley ICB, the Council are looking at how intermediate care services are delivered in Barnsley. Intermediate care services provide support for a short time to help patients recover and increase their independence. Reflecting on the lessons learnt from our current intermediate care provision and using data relating to future projections for this type of service, members from the ICB, BHNFT, BMBC and SWYPFT are developing a new model. Commissioners wish to invite interested Providers to provide feedback through this briefing exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1c0c1c-9fae-4c2d-b9ce-64890d2ba98a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1c0c1c-9fae-4c2d-b9ce-64890d2ba98a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1c0c1c-9fae-4c2d-b9ce-64890d2ba98a
  24th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=72280&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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