---
title: "Experts by Experience"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc55"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-16"
---

# Experts by Experience

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc55

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Experts by Experience", aimed at providing a Quality Assurance service for health and social care services in Gloucestershire. The process involves a forthcoming market engagement meeting scheduled for 29th July 2026, to be held via MS Teams. This project falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, with procurement activities taking place in the UK region of Gloucestershire. The planned procurement will see activities stretching from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with the possibility of renewal until March 2032.

This tender represents a sizable opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social care sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, given the contract's suitability criteria. Securing this contract can significantly enhance a company's growth prospects by offering a stable and long-term engagement with the local government. Firms with expertise in Quality Assurance within healthcare can leverage their experience to meet Gloucestershire's operational requirements, potentially fostering further collaborations and enhancing their reputation within the public procurement space.

## Notice

A provision of an Expert by Experience (EBE) led Quality Assurance service for health and social care services provided for whole adult market in line with Gloucestershire's Quality Assurance Framework.

### Planning Information

A meeting via MS Teams to gather market intelligence and test the market for interest in working with GCC to deliver this service across Gloucestershire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067009-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 07:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067009-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067009-2026
  16th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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