Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
The Castle
WINCHESTER
SO238ZB
UK
Contact person: Rebecca Downard
E-mail: Rebecca.Downard@hants.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ36
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://hants.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire
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
Overnight Respite Service for Children and Young People with a Disability
Reference number: CS26287
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85311000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Hampshire County Council (HCC) is carrying out this market engagement exercise to aid in the proposed re-procurement of The Children's Services Overnight Respite Open Framework.
The primary objective of the online market engagement exercise is to understand the capabilities and capacity within the market, and to identify how the market can support the Council and gain insight into the most suitable delivery model.
The Council intends to engage with the market via an Online Engagement Event to gauge interest and opinion on service delivery. The current service is delivered through a Light Touch Open Framework which was procured under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
This re-procurement will be procured under the Procurement Act 2023.
This is an opportunity to influence and shape the future delivery of the service.
The Online Engagement Event is scheduled to take place on Thursday 6th March 2025 at 10am-11:30am
Booking attendance to the Online event will be managed via Intend correspondence. For more information on how to book onto this event and receive an invitation to the online meeting please see below.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
20 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ3
Main site or place of performance:
The service will be delivered in the geographical location of Hampshire and bordering counties/authorities.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council is currently exploring its options regarding the best route to market, including considering the use of lots to meet the requirements. As such, the Council cannot confirm if the contract will contain lots at this point. Details will be confirmed in the Tender Notice when the opportunity is advertised.
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is an indication of potential future procurement activity only. The procurement route and procedures are still to be decided and will be informed by information and feedback from interested organisations who attend the online event.
For further Information please go to the Council's e-tendering website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire. In order to book a place at the event you must first register with In-Tend (if you have not already done so) and express an interest in the project.
We recommend that you refer to the e-tendering guidance for suppliers which can be found by clicking on 'Information for Suppliers' at the top of the home page.
In-Tend correspondence should be used to notify the Council of delegates names and contact details to book attendance to the event.
Booking Instructions
In order to book a place(s) please confirm your attendance via the Correspondence function on the project. You must provide the intended attendees name, their job/role title, organisation name, email address and contact telephone number.
If there is a particular topic you would like to hear about, please send your suggestion via Intend correspondence and we will consider your proposal for discussion during the event.
Please use this method of communication if you have any questions about this event.
II.2.14) Additional information
This is a market information exercise only, information gathered, and feedback supplied during the online event, will help shape the proposed future procurement.
Suppliers will be neither advantaged nor disadvantaged from involvement in this exercise.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/06/2025
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
20/02/2025