Planning

Soft Market Engagement - WNC Security Services

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Jul 2023 at 12:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Northamptonshire Council has initiated a tender process with the title "Soft Market Engagement - WNC Security Services". This procurement falls under the industry category of security services with a focus on the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The planning stage of this tender involves an engagement end date set for the 14th of July 2023.

This tender by the West Northamptonshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering security services, to engage in a market testing exercise to understand the requirements for the Council's Security Services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, while voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not the primary focus for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Engagement - WNC Security Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this soft market event is to briefly explain to suppliers the business and technical requirements along with the expected scope of the Councils Security Services, in order that suppliers can explain the relevance of products, services and their experience to meet these requirements. This market testing exercise is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest. The information within the attached document does not form any part of an invitation to tender. The council is issuing this request for information and market research only. Please refer to the attached document with regards on the current requirements set out by the Council and how to be part of this event and if you would like to complete and send in the questionnaire that forms part of this document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab9d2135-499a-4f74-b7bc-b7b5006f6768
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f73a16-a52e-44f0-8833-b668a2912ce7
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

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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