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Shropshire Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement to gather supplier insights and feedback on future procurement models for Accommodation Based Care Services, including care homes and supported living, due to changes introduced by the Procurement Act 2023.
This OCDS Release Package provides structured data regarding Shropshire Council's preliminary market engagement for accommodation-based care services, signaling an information-gathering phase rather than a formal call for competition.
Shropshire Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement to gather supplier insights for future procurement of Accommodation Based Care Services, including Care Homes and supported living, valued at an estimated £914 million, as they adapt to the Procurement Act 2023.
Shropshire Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement to gather insights from potential suppliers on solutions for future procurement of Accommodation Based Care Services, as their current system is no longer viable under the Procurement Act 2023.
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This is a clearly defined Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) aimed at gathering insights for future procurement models, aligning with new procurement legislation. The documentation is exceptionally clear and appropriate for a PME.
The tender is explicitly defined as a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME), which is a compliant pre-procurement activity under the Procurement Act 2023. Deadlines are reasonable for market engagement, and the CPV code is appropriate. No disputes or suspensions are noted.
The documents are exceptionally clear, repeatedly stating that this is not a call for competition but a market engagement. This clarity extends to explicitly stating that formal bidding requirements (exclusion, eligibility, technical, financial, submission) are not applicable at this PME stage.
All essential information for a PME is provided, including title, organization, reference, purpose, estimated value, and duration. The explicit absence of formal tender requirements is appropriate for a PME and clearly communicated.
Full document access is provided via a link, and the estimated value is disclosed. As this is a PME, there are no specific requirements that could be tailored to a particular company. The use of an e-sourcing platform promotes equal access for engagement.
Engagement is facilitated through an e-sourcing platform (Delta), implying electronic interaction. The document URL, contract start date, and duration are clearly specified. Financing information is general (council funds), which is typical for a PME.
Data is largely consistent across the provided information. Minor inconsistencies, such as the empty 'Liable Person' field and the 'Value Classified: Yes' flag despite the value being disclosed, are not critical for a PME.
The tender documents do not explicitly mention green, social, or innovation criteria as part of the procurement process itself. While the service (care) is inherently social, the PME does not highlight these aspects for future procurement evaluation.
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