Planning

Soft Market Test for Utilities Bureau Services

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 09:46

Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is seeking to conduct a soft market test for the provision of utilities bureau services, specifically in energy-management, identified under the industry classification code 71314200. The process is currently in the planning stage, with public engagement scheduled to conclude on 30th June 2025. This tender is part of a procurement initiative to assess interest for energy data monitoring and management software, or related bureau services, primarily within the region of England. The financial scope of the tender is estimated at £300,000. Interested parties can engage with this process through a soft market test available online, providing an early opportunity to assess and influence the scope of the final procurement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy-management services and software development, particularly those with experience in providing enhanced data monitoring solutions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria. By engaging early, businesses can position themselves as essential partners in delivering advanced energy solutions to Cornwall Council, ultimately contributing to community energy efficiency initiatives and infrastructure enhancement in the area.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Utilities Bureau Services

Notice Description

The Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest for the provision of an energy data monitoring and management software for energy management and/or the provision of bureau services link to soft market test https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8d2e986e-3948-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e492419-0c7e-48d2-a447-f281e6e9f3e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6f7421-e21f-499a-820f-2c7683578e80
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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