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title: "DHSC- Commissioning for the Future"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03df7b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2023-07-06"
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# DHSC- Commissioning for the Future

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03df7b

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is planning a tender process for the 'Commissioning for the Future' training programme in the Education and Training Services industry category. The procurement aims to design, develop, and deliver a pilot programme for Adult Social Care commissioners in England, enhancing their strategic leadership skills. The estimated contract value is £800,000 - £955,000. The buying organisation is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, with the deadline for market engagement feedback set on 24th July 2023 and a Supplier Event scheduled for 2nd August 2023.

This tender opportunity from the Department of Health and Social Care presents a chance for businesses specialised in specialist training services to participate. Companies with experience in the Education and Training Services sector, particularly in social care, may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The procurement process, though in the planning stage, offers potential growth opportunities for businesses looking to engage in designing innovative training programmes for Adult Social Care commissioners in England.

## Notice

This requirement is an exciting opportunity to be part of pioneering work to design, develop and deliver a 'Commissioning for the Future' pilot training programme for Adult Social Care (ASC) commissioners in England which will enhance strategic leadership skills.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to appoint a competent Supplier to deliver the Commissioning for the Future Pilot Training Programme services.
Intended contract term: 15 months
Intended procurement route: Open Procedure
Estimated contract value (including extensions): PS800,000 - PS955,000 inclusive of VAT.
The DHSC is issuing this early market engagement to seek information and feedback from the market to gain better understanding of the market/supplier appetite, capacity and capability, as well as perceived risks and opportunities. 
For avoidance of doubt this is not a call for competition, the purpose of this PIN is to advise the market on the forthcoming DHSC procurement and seek feedback from the market that may inform the final specification and/or procurement approach to the services. 

The completed questionnaire should be returned via email to Daiga.Allen@dhsc.gov.uk no later than 17:00 on 24 July 2023.
This market engagement process does not form part of the formal procurement process. 
Suppliers who are interested in tendering for this opportunity will be invited to join a virtual Supplier Event on 2 August 2023 at 11.00. Additional information: Please check the Contracts Finder which contains the Market Consultation Questionnaire document attachment.
The link is as follows: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5d290d-95b4-4c0e-862d-4048f8706097

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019337-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £960,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2023 at 15:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019337-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5d290d-95b4-4c0e-862d-4048f8706097
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

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