Tender

Soft Market Testing Questionnaire for Pre-retirement

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 15:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is initiating a procurement process to explore the provision of pre-retirement training for its employees within the community, social, and personal services sector. This process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, and although it is an active procurement exercise, it is not a call for competition. Interested parties are required to submit a completed questionnaire by 12 Noon on 18th June 2025 via the London Tenders Portal. The service delivery is anticipated to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude by 1st August 2026 in England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those catering to soft skills enhancement for workforce transition into retirement. The procurement method, classified as 'Other,' is conducive to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), presenting a viable growth avenue for businesses looking to expand their services into public sector employee training. Companies with expertise in pre-retirement programmes may find this a suitable opportunity to engage with local authorities and establish a foothold in the community service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing Questionnaire for Pre-retirement

Notice Description

Soft Market Testing Questionnaire for Pre-retirement training The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to look at the provision of pre-retirement training for employees. Please note that this is NOT a call for competition. Your duly completed questionnaire must be received by 12 Noon, 18th June 2025 via the London Tenders Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/register/).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-369135e0-ce07-4ed2-a094-fdb3bfb4cd32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c47d843-8c64-4cb2-b867-61ef30fe65bc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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