Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.
Closing date: 22 July 2024
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Procurement reference
ECC001-DN720082-03390942
Published date
1 May 2024
Closing date
22 July 2024
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Council is seeking to commission provider(s) to develop and maintain a Universal
Standard Support Offer to the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Essex. The Council
is also seeking to commission provider(s) to deliver an approach to support System
Volunteering.
As part of the Council's preparatory work to inform the commissioning intentions for this
project, we are holding an online Market Engagement event on Wednesday 15th May 2024
between 14:00 to 15:30. If you wish to attend, please book a maximum of two places per
organisation by emailing strengthening.communities@essex.gov.uk.
Prospective bidders are advised that the Council will finalise the scope of the forthcoming
procurement opportunity following the conclusion of the market engagement stage and
reserves the right to amend the scope of this service accordingly.
For the avoidance of any further doubt, please be advised that any dates for the proposed
procurement opportunity are provided for indicative purposes only and the Council reserves
the right to amend this information following confirmation of the procurement timetable for
this project. Full details of the structure of this procurement and associated timetable will be
detailed within the corresponding Contract Notice in due course
More information
Additional text
Prospective bidders are advised that the Council will finalise the scope of the forthcoming
procurement opportunity following the conclusion of the market engagement stage and
reserves the right to amend the scope of this service accordingly. For the avoidance of any
further doubt, please be advised that the inclusion of any lots within this PIN are provided for
indicative purposes only due to the requirements of the online form and remain subject to
confirmation by the Council. Likewise, the inclusion of any dates for the proposed
procurement opportunity are provided for indicative purposes only and the Council reserves
the right to amend this information following confirmation of the procurement timetable for
this project. Full details of the structure of this procurement and associated timetable will be
detailed within the corresponding Contract Notice in due course.
In relation to the geographical scope and potential access to this service from local partner organisations, please note that the main place of performance will be within the administrative boundaries of Essex (excluding the unitary authorities of Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock). In addition, this service will also be open to the following classification of users: NHS Healthcare (including local Integrated Care Systems) both within the administrative boundaries of Essex and cross-boundary organisations.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Rachel Horne
Address
County Hall Market Road Chelmsford CM1 1QH England