Planning

Soft Market Test: The provision and maintenance of blinds and curtains across the entire Corporate Estate at Cambridgeshire County Council

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2024 at 09:34

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is planning a Soft Market Test for the provision and maintenance of blinds and curtains across all their buildings in Cambridgeshire. The deadline for engagement is 7th June 2024. This opportunity falls under industry category CPV 39515000 for Curtains, drapes, valances, and textile blinds, and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents a chance for experienced service providers with detailed knowledge in blinds and curtains to participate in procurement at Cambridgeshire County Council. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include those with expertise in installation and maintenance of blinds and curtains. The tender process is currently in the planning stage and is open to both SMEs and VCSEs for potential growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test: The provision and maintenance of blinds and curtains across the entire Corporate Estate at Cambridgeshire County Council

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council are looking for experienced service providers with extensive detailed knowledge to undertake the provision of a blinds and curtains installation and maintenance contract at all CCC buildings across Cambridgeshire. We would like to gain information from the market around suitability, specification scope, as well as identifying the best route to market. Please read the attached document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this exercise please complete the questionnaire at the end of the document and return, via email to procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk by Friday 7th June 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-132c4c24-1e88-405c-9365-c2bfe4367a87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf68e415-cb1e-4e16-9ed2-b6305023e28c
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jun 2024Expired
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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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