Planning

Soft Market Testing - Steinway Pianos Lease 2022

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Planning

02 Feb 2022 at 17:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is currently engaged in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing - Steinway Pianos Lease 2022," aimed at exploring options for leasing Steinway pianos. The engagement phase is set to conclude by 24th February 2022, with feedback collected to inform future decisions. Interested parties must submit their responses via the capital e-sourcing portal by 10:00 am on the same date. This initiative falls under the musical instruments category and is set in London, England, focusing on pre-procurement market engagement rather than a formal procurement commitment at this stage.

This soft market testing exercise presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in musical instruments, especially those that cater to high-end or bespoke leasing solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they may provide unique offerings that align with the City of London Corporation's requirements. Engaging in this early stage process allows businesses to potentially position themselves favourably for future formal procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - Steinway Pianos Lease 2022

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the 'City') is carrying out Pre-procurement market engagement ('PPME') in relation to the lease of Steinway Pianos. The City will consider the feedback received to help inform its options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this phase of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the City is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PPME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PPME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PPME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PPME will be reimbursed by the City Additional information: This is a soft market testing exercise in relation to an upcoming requirement the City of London Corporation (the City) has for the lease of Steinway Pianos. The soft market testing will involve the submission of the SMT questionnaire - to be received by 10.00am on 24.02.2022 via the capital esourcingportal. If your organisation would like to participate in this market engagement exercise, it can do so by completing and returning the market testing questionnaire which can be found on the City's e-procurement portal at www.capitalesourcing.com Participants should register as a supplier on the portal on the aforementioned link (if not already), then search for the opportunity titled Steinway Pianos where the questionnaire can be obtained. Please ensure the questionnaire is uploaded to the capital esourcing portal www.capitalesourcing.com by 10.00am on 24.02.2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d1faf0e-9a74-4340-9077-710bd24c2c58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1865e137-de9b-499d-84a5-058ace0a0a83
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

37310000 - Musical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7HH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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Notice Documents

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