Planning

Home Composting Volunteer Programme

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Apr 2024 at 15:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Home Composting Volunteer Programme". The council is seeking interest from the market to explore options for the programme, with an engagement end date of 8th May 2024. This tender falls under the industry category of composting services and is located in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and voluntary sector enterprises interested in composting services to participate. The Leicestershire County Council has initiated a Soft Market Testing exercise to gather information from potential suppliers, aiming to refine their approach for any future procurement decisions. Businesses focused on environmental services and volunteering initiatives would find this tender well-suited to their interests and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Composting Volunteer Programme

Notice Description

The purpose of this Soft Market Testing (SMT) is to gauge interest from the market and to investigate options for the home composting volunteer programme required by Leicestershire County Council. This will enable the Council to examine the key issues that relate to the opportunities available and refine our approach which will inform the decision-making process that needs to be undertaken prior to any possible future procurement. This is not an invitation to bid, this is solely a request for information (RFI) and no direct business will be awarded as a result of completing this RFI. Responding to this document does not advantage or disadvantage any Supplier in any possible future procurement process. No Supplier selection or Supplier preference is implied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fe65831-4b31-4bb0-a692-55193da4eed7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e47a9df-de5a-4b0f-a306-2f68058614bd
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77120000 - Composting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 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
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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