Published date: 6 October 2020

This notice was replaced on 17 March 2021

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Opportunity (published 17 March 2021)

Closed early engagement


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

South West

Procurement reference

DORST001-DN501800-33098664

Published date

6 October 2020

Closing date

14 October 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Dorset Council commissions a range of services for people (adults) living with learning disabilities and mental health issues and physical disabilities. The authority has decided to develop an ambitious procurement for a Dorset Supported Employment Service for adults to access and maintain supported employment; supporting people to achieve economic wellbeing and social inclusion whilst maximising their potential as a citizen living in Dorset. To support the procurement planning process consultation is being sought with potential delivery organisations to explore challenges, opportunities and best practice and consider how we contract with a provider/s and a consultation meeting has been made available at 3.30pm on 14th October 2020. This (virtual) meeting will provide an opportunity for organisations to share their experiences, discuss best practice, explore opportunities and to ask questions of the Dorset Council commissioners.To participate with this Market Consultation opportunity please refer to the additional information provided below.

More information

Additional text

We are inviting capable organisations to meet with the Dorset Council Commissioning Team in October 2020. We want to hear your views, coproduce how the service could be delivered, working in partnership with Dorset Council for this new ambitious service.
A consultation meeting has been made available 3.30pm 14th October 2020. This meeting will provide an opportunity for organisations to share their experiences, discuss best practice, explore opportunities and to ask questions of the Dorset Council commissioners. To request participation in the event please contact Angela Pavey - angela.pavey@dorsetcc.gov.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Angela Pavey

Address

Dorset Council
South Walks House, South Walks Road
Dorchester
DT1 1UZ
England

Telephone

+44 1305221280

Email

angela.pavey@dorsetcc.gov.uk

Website

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk