Planning

Soft Market Test: Minor Works Framework 2023

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Nov 2022 at 10:23

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Nov 2022 at 10:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is planning a Soft Market Test for the Minor Works Framework 2023. The engagement end date is set for December 19, 2022. The framework, focused on Construction work, is due to expire in August 2023. The Council aims to consult the market before issuing the tender in early 2023. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an anticipated advertisement early next year.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, interested in construction works in England. The Council's Soft Market Test allows for contracts up to £2 million, mainly small-scale projects. Businesses can access the questionnaire via the eastmidstenders portal and submit responses by December 19, 2022. Interested parties can seek further details on the Leicestershire County Council's website for potential business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test: Minor Works Framework 2023

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council ('the Council') is preparing to reprocure its Minor Works Framework which is due to expire in August 2023. The Council would like to consult the market prior to tender being issued. It is currently anticipated that the tender will be advertised in early 2023. Currently, the framework allows award of contracts up to PS2m, with the vast majority of works being of small value. For a further breakdown, please access the questionnaire via the eastmidstenders portal. At this stage it is soft market test only and NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Soft Market Test questionnaires can be accessed and response submitted via eastmidstenders portal by 12 noon on Monday, 19th December 2022. See link below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70978ed-58ed-4f10-9bf3-e73b645d1bf0
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2022Expired
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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