Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Sunderland City Council
City Hall, Plater Way
Sunderland
SR1 3AD
UK
Contact person: Virginia Ainsley
E-mail: virginia.ainsley@sunderland.gov.uk
NUTS: UKC23
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=2396161d-54e0-ed11-8121-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Market Engagement Exercise for the Supply, Implementation and Maintenance of a Digital Platform to support a range of functions to support the Citywide Social Prescribing Model
II.1.2) Main CPV code
48000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Sunderland City Council wishes to undertake a Pre-Procurement Market Engagement exercise with suppliers in relation to the Supply, Implementation and Maintenance of a Digital Platform to support a range of functions to support the Citywide Social Prescribing Model. The aim of the digital platform is:
- a joined up online solution which connects people to services, information, and their local communities,
- providing a single source of quality assured services for residents to access and professionals to signpost to, which will support health and wellbeing outcomes,
- aligning with the key priorities in relation to strengthening self-service, prevention, and early intervention support; and
- the promotion of our Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) offer.
As part of this process the Council is conducting a Market Engagement Exercise to establish the level of interest in this opportunity, to gather information and improve our understanding of the market. It does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by Sunderland City Council.
Any suppliers interested in this potential opportunity are required to complete and return the Pre-Procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire via the NEPO Portal before 12:00 noon on Friday 19th May 2023.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply, Implementation and Maintenance of a Digital Platform to support a range of functions to support the Citywide Social Prescribing Model. The aim of the digital platform is:
- a joined up online solution which connects people to services, information, and their local communities,
- providing a single source of quality assured services for residents to access and professionals to signpost to, which will support health and wellbeing outcomes,
- aligning with the key priorities in relation to strengthening self-service, prevention, and early intervention support; and
- the promotion of our Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) offer.
Full details of the Council's requirements can be found within the Pre-Procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire which can be accessed on the NEPO Portal.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
27/04/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/04/2023