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This OCDS record provides details on Shropshire Council's preliminary market engagement for future procurement of Community Based Care Services, including Domiciliary and Day Care, as they review new procurement models under the Procurement Act 2023.
This OCDS data package provides details on Shropshire Council's preliminary market engagement for future Community Based Care Services, including domiciliary and day care, as they review procurement models under the new Procurement Act 2023.
Shropshire Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement to gather supplier insights and feedback on future procurement models for Community Based Care Services (Domiciliary and Day care) for all age groups, as their current Approved Provider List (APL) is no longer viable under the Procurement Act 2023.
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This is a well-structured Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice, clearly outlining its purpose to gather market insights for future Community Based Care Services procurement. While excellent in clarity and data consistency for a PME, it could benefit from explicitly incorporating sustainability and social value considerations into the engagement scope.
As a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME), the notice correctly identifies itself as 'not a call for competition' and 'Type: None', which is compliant. The CPV code is appropriate, and the deadline for engagement is reasonable. It references the Procurement Act 2023, indicating awareness of national regulations.
The description is exceptionally clear and unambiguous, explicitly stating the purpose of the PME and the context for reviewing procurement models. The AI-extracted requirements clearly differentiate what is not applicable for a PME (e.g., exclusion, eligibility, financial criteria) from what is expected (participation, feedback).
Most essential information is provided, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, contract duration, and start date. Location (NUTS code) is also present. A minor issue is one document failing to download and the 'Value Classified: Yes' flag despite the value being displayed.
The PME approach itself promotes fairness by seeking broad market input before defining a formal tender. The estimated value is disclosed, and the requirements for PME participation are generic and not tailored. The deadline for engagement is reasonable.
The document URL, contract start date, and duration are clearly specified. However, the automated check flags 'No e-submission', and the method for submitting PME feedback is not explicitly detailed, which could slightly hinder ease of participation.
The data is largely consistent and logical. Dates are in order, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include an empty 'Liable Person' field and the 'Value Classified: Yes' flag despite the value being visible.
The PME does not explicitly mention or seek feedback on green procurement, social aspects (beyond the inherent nature of community care services), or innovation focus for the future framework. This represents a missed opportunity to integrate sustainability considerations from the initial market engagement phase.
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