Planning

Automation Platform and Delivery - Soft Market Testing

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Aug 2023 at 08:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Automation Platform and Delivery - Soft Market Testing" in the IT services industry category. The engagement end date for this process is set for 5th September 2023. The council is seeking feedback through early engagement notices and adverts, focusing on automation solutions with delivery addresses in England, United Kingdom.

This tender from Leicestershire County Council presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the IT services sector to participate in this planning stage. Businesses offering consulting, software development, and Internet services would be well-suited to compete. The council's proactive engagement approach indicates a commitment to seeking innovative solutions from potential suppliers, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to grow in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automation Platform and Delivery - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Automation Platform and Delivery - Soft Market Testing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bd08110-189d-4b97-bfc1-5840e42267c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/304ab588-91af-49d0-8caf-9b242432e323
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2023Expired
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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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