Planning

Pre-Market Engagement for the Provision of LEVI funded Public Electric Vehicle Charging

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Jan 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is in the planning stage for the "Pre-Market Engagement for the Provision of LEVI funded Public Electric Vehicle Charging." This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV code: 48000000) and is based in Leicester, England. The council has initiated this process to gather market intelligence for potential Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (LEVI) solutions, aimed at deploying electric vehicle chargers throughout the city. The engagement period ends on 10 February 2025, providing interested parties until this date to participate in the market engagement activities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to contribute innovative solutions for widespread electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Companies specialising in software management systems, grid solutions, and green technology will find this opportunity aligned with their expertise. By participating, businesses can not only showcase their solutions but also potentially secure future contracts in the burgeoning electric vehicle sector, ensuring their growth and expansion within the industry.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement for the Provision of LEVI funded Public Electric Vehicle Charging

Notice Description

Leicester City Council is commencing a formal process to obtain market intelligence on solutions for possible funding from the Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund ("LEVI"), for electric vehicle charging in the City. We have submitted an initial application for the full allocation of LEVI funding. We are now reaching out to the market for solutions that will deliver chargers equitably city wide, and which will address challenges including; space limitations, grid capacity and socio-economic diversity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2480e8e0-bc08-4b12-b7b1-b4302bd37889
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6909c5b6-ebed-4a35-be40-c265ba74f90f
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
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
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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