Prior Information Notice (for Market Engagement Event): Care and Support in Extra Care Housing Schemes

The service will include the provision of a 24 hour 7 days a week support service with the capacity to deliver incidental care in an emergency at any time to all Extra Care Housing tenants. The service will also have the capacity to provide packages of care for those with assessed needs.

Additional information: Market Engagement Event

THIS RELATES TO A PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE. THIS IS NOT AT THIS STAGE A CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY.

Somerset County Council (SCC) is seeking interest from organisations that would like to provide a care and support service(s) across 22 Extra Care Housing Schemes in Somerset.

The service will include the provision of a 24 hour 7 days a week support service with the capacity to deliver incidental care in an emergency at any time to all Extra Care Housing tenants. The service will also have the capacity to provide packages of care for those with assessed needs.

Market Engagement Event ? 26th April 2016

SCC is holding a market engagement event on Tuesday 26th April 2016 and is inviting organisations that might consider taking part in this process. It is hoped that the event will enable a useful dialogue between SCC and any interested organisations on aspects of the service prior to the intended launch of the procurement process in the Spring of 2016.

Due to the venue size, we ask that no more than two representatives attend from each organisation. Organisations that take part will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any way in any potential future formal procurement. Commercial confidentiality will be respected. This notice does not represent a formal commitment by the Council to undertake a procurement procedure.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 26th April 2016

Time: 9:00am ? 1:00pm

Venue: Full venue details will be provided following registration (see details below).

Event Registration: To register for the event please email sburridge@somerset.gov.uk before 12 noon on Monday 25th April 2016, providing details of your company, name(s) of person(s) wishing to attend and contact email address. Details of the venue are being finalised and these will be available shortly.

PLEASE NOTE: By Expressing an Interest in this event you are not confirming your place at the event. Please follow the instructions above to book your place at the event.

If you are unable to attend the event the presentation and minutes will be available through the e tender system Pro-Contract.

Delivery will be in the geographical area covered by Somerset County Council.