Planning

Handyperson Service - RFI and Soft Market Test

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Aug 2024 at 18:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cambridgeshire County Council, titled "Handyperson Service - RFI and Soft Market Test," falls under the Health and social work services industry category (CPV code 85000000). The process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 4th September 2024. This procurement aims to gather information and conduct market engagement for an upcoming tender. The service will be delivered across England, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of GBP 160,000. Marcus Wood is the point of contact at Cambridgeshire County Council, based in Huntingdon, PE28 4YE.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), to expand their operations by engaging in the provision of handyperson services. The soft market test and RFI provide a platform for businesses to influence the final tender specifications, ensure their capabilities align with the needs of the council, and potentially secure a lucrative contract. This engagement also allows businesses to propose improvements, thus enhancing the quality of life for service providers and end-users.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Handyperson Service - RFI and Soft Market Test

Notice Description

The authority are issuing a request for information as part of a market engagement work for an upcoming handyperson procurement. The SMT/RFI document provides an overview of the proposed tender including, aims and objectives, timescales and proposed contract monitoring systems. Comments as to better improve the procurement process as well as quality of life for providers are encouraged.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24969d64-e21c-432a-a2a5-1e089295f87c
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
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
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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