Planning

Soft Market Test for the Supply & Delivery of Treated and Untreated Salt

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Dec 2020 at 11:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council (LCC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for the Supply & Delivery of Treated and Untreated Salt". This initiative focuses on the category of road salt, with the engagement end date set for 8th January 2021. Suppliers are encouraged to provide information about their services to inform LCC about the market's capacity and interest in this commodity. The procurement process will take place in England, specifically from the Council's headquarters in Leicester.

This soft market test presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of road salt, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can meet delivery requirements and demonstrate their capacity to fulfil LCC's demands are well-positioned to benefit from future procurement activities. Engaging in this early-stage process allows businesses to understand potential contract requirements and align their offerings accordingly, fostering growth in a competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for the Supply & Delivery of Treated and Untreated Salt

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (LCC) wishes to invite suppliers to obtain information regarding your company and the services you provide. This information is requested as part of a market engagement exercise in order to seek the market's views on the supply and delivery of treated and untreated salt, the capacity of the market to supply this commodity, and the level of interest in any eventual procurement activity. This document contains requests for information that will help to inform Leicestershire County Council on the options available for future delivery. For the avoidance of doubt, this notice is for the purpose of conducting a soft market testing exercise and will not formally begin the procurement or constitute any commitment by Leicestershire County Council to undertake any procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8234ffc2-7f36-449e-91ae-af0d1802b394
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28be474d-9356-400b-ab25-44c917803d0b
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34927100 - Road salt

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2021Expired
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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