Planning

Commercial proposal for soft market testing

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

08 Jun 2020 at 08:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, titled "Commercial proposal for soft market testing." This initiative falls under the construction industry category, aimed at jointly developing and owning a construction company to deliver 11,000 new council homes by 2043. Interested parties are invited to engage and submit their proposals by 22 June 2020, with an engagement end date also set for the same day. The value of this procurement is estimated at £500,000, and the work will take place in London, United Kingdom.

This soft market testing presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess construction capabilities and share a commitment to ethical employment practices and social value. Companies that can offer high-quality, expedient delivery and demonstrate a transparent approach to community engagement will be well-positioned to compete for this project. By aligning with the Southwark Council's objectives, these businesses can leverage this initiative to grow their presence in the public sector and contribute to a meaningful housing development initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial proposal for soft market testing

Notice Description

Southwark Council wishes to invite interested parties to participate in soft market testing in relation to jointly developing and jointly owning a construction company in the form of joint venture to deliver new council homes. Southwark Council is committed to building 11,000 council homes by 2043. So as well as having the construction skills to deliver good value, high quality and expedient delivery, we are looking for a partner which shares our commitment to ethical employment practice, social value and transparent community engagement. This soft market testing will help us to validate and refine the proposed model. A Prior information notice ref 2020/S 109-265770 was dispatched to OJEU and published on 8/6/20. Further information can be obtained through Pro-contract (as detailed under reference number DN479550, where there is a questionnaire which interested parties can complete and return. Submissions should be received by 22 June 2020. Additional information: OJEU Notice 2020/S 109-265770

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5047d7-55da-4aa6-bf28-b6a6dbe92f20
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2020Expired
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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