Planning

CST186 (Soft Market Testing) Audio Visual Equipment, Support and Maintenance, and Associated Services

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Sep 2024 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "CST186 (Soft Market Testing) Audio Visual Equipment, Support and Maintenance, and Associated Services". The contracting process involves market engagement to support the development of an upcoming tender. The key industry category is repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment, with additional focus on audio-visual equipment. The location for potential delivery is the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The engagement end date is set for 23 October 2024, with Holly Platts as the contact point for further information.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The Council is seeking insights into available equipment and services, providing a platform for innovative solutions and partnerships. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial business growth, especially for companies with expertise in supporting hybrid spaces within the public sector.

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Notice Title

CST186 (Soft Market Testing) Audio Visual Equipment, Support and Maintenance, and Associated Services

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. The Council is undertaking Soft Market Testing to support the understanding and development of an upcoming tender for the supply of Audio Visual Equipment, Support and Maintenance, and Associated Services, as well as gauging the likely level of interest. This mainly relates to the Council's current hybrid spaces. The Council wishes to understand more about the types of equipment and services available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f2611b-f743-4e98-b4d8-68f5b6a86a64
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

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