Dates for Submission

Bidders are invited to submit proposals to the Local Authority by the [insert date], drawn up in accordance with Parts 3, 4 and 5 of these Instructions.  Bidders must submit a Standard Solution based on the services specified, to the required levels of performance and the risk allocation embodied in the Model Contract.  Variant Solutions, within the parameters set out in Part 4, will only be accepted where a compliant Standard Solution has been submitted.

The Local Authority is keen to proceed with competitive dialogue as quickly as possible.  The Local Authority expects that it will hold competitive dialogue with the Bidders during the period available for developing Solutions, and that a period of progressively more detailed dialogue may be required following receipt of Solutions.  The Local Authority expects to either enter in to further competitive dialogue and seek refined Solutions, or to close competitive dialogue and seek Final Tenders on the basis of the Solutions submitted, and Bidders should not assume that they will have the opportunity for fine-tuning their Solutions or for further competitive dialogue on their Solutions following the submission of Solutions before Final Tenders are sought.

The Local Authority invites innovation from the Bidders in the formulation of their solutions for the Social Care project; within the constraints set out in the ISDS documents.