Planning

Joint Waste Enforcement Soft Market Testing

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING

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Planning

30 Nov 2022 at 13:34

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing is conducting a planning stage procurement process titled "Joint Waste Enforcement Soft Market Testing" in the investigation and security services industry. The tender involves the renewal of a joint contract for environmental enforcement, with key milestones set for engagement ending on 6th January 2023. The total contract value is £5,000,000 in GBP, and the soft market testing will occur in Ealing on the 23rd and 24th January 2023.

This procurement opportunity by the London Borough of Ealing presents a chance for businesses specialising in pollution investigation services to enhance their growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the tender document specifies a focus on innovative joint arrangements and the provision of Enforcement Services. Businesses interested in technology renewal, social value delivery, and performance enhancement would find this tender conducive for their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Joint Waste Enforcement Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

This soft market testing exercise concerns the renewal of an innovative joint contract for environmental enforcement. Harrow, Hounslow and Ealing councils have joined together to deliver a more efficient service, widening the scope of environmental enforcement activity, sharing of overhead costs, expertise and allowing greater flexibility. This contract is for the provision of Enforcement Services by way of the issue of fixed penalty notices in respect of a range of environmental and highways related enforcement legislation including but not limited to the: * Environmental Protection Act 1990; * Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005; * Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1990 and 1996; * Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003; * Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 and 1987 * Anti-social behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014; * Highways Act 1980 * London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003 * Town and Country Planning Act 1990 * In 2016/17, over 20,000 fixed penalties were issued for littering and fly tipping across the participating borough areas. In the latest iteration of the contract the activity rate has risen to between 600 and 800 fixed penalty notices paid per month. The proposed competitive procedure with negotiation procurement will involve a contractual structure which will allow other Councils and public bodies to join the joint arrangement. The Councils are keen to include some important, but peripheral activities, in the scope of the procurement including security and traffic direction. For these activities there will be a reimbursement mechanism per hour or per day as appropriate. The Councils have clear requirements for how vulnerable adults would be treated and in particular fixed penalty notices should not be served on minors. Areas for discussion The Councils would like to explore with suppliers the following aspects of this significant and imminent procurement:- Payment mechanism for the contract Affordability thresholds Procurement route Contract structure o Risk partition Performance monitoring and enhancement Optimal contract term Expansion of client base Expansion of the service base Technology renewal with time o What is the current envelope for reliable, innovative technology? Social value o What metrics and KPIs to apply? How to catalyse benefits in education, employment and skills? TUPE indemnification The robust rejection of non- economically sustainable tenders Mobilisation and service set up o How much time do you need to mobilise? Applying If you would like to see us to discuss this opportunity please write in no more than 1000 words describing your interest in the procurement, your past experience in the field and the points you would like to discuss. Soft market testing is planned to take place on the 23rd and 24th January 2023 in Ealing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84d136aa-3398-4682-849c-de0cb89cfbb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d02ec4-98ee-419e-9b23-1cae628e9520
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

79700000 - Investigation and security services

90715000 - Pollution investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EALING
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
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
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

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