Planning

Environmental Enforcement Contract Soft Market Testing

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING

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Planning

12 Jul 2017 at 15:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing is planning a tender titled "Environmental Enforcement Contract Soft Market Testing." This initiative falls under the environmental services industry category and is being developed in collaboration with Harrow and Brent councils to create a more efficient enforcement service. The engagement phase will conclude on 23rd February 2018, with soft market testing scheduled for 22nd to 24th August 2017 in Ealing, London. The intention is to broaden the scope of enforcement activities which includes the issuance of fixed penalty notices related to various environmental legislation.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental enforcement services and technology solutions. Companies with expertise in compliance, waste management, and public service innovation would find this tender particularly relevant. The collaborative nature of the contract also means that there could be additional opportunities for other councils to participate, thus expanding the potential client base for successful bidders. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest and past experiences by 3rd August 2017 to engage with the councils before the formal procurement begins.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environmental Enforcement Contract Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

This soft market testing exercise concerns the renewal of an innovative joint contact for environmental enforcement. Harrow, Brent 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. With the proposed widening of scope, the number of environmental enforcement related fixed penalty notices will significantly increase and at the moment it is intended that the proposed contract will be a framework providing the opportunity for other Councils to join. 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 Technical Innovation 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 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 22nd 23rd and 24th August 2017 in Ealing. Each party would have 3 hours with a common agenda and meeting will be held in Ealing Town Hall, If you are not seen please rest assured this will not disadvantage you in the forthcoming formal procurement. All parties which express an interest will receive feedback from the soft market testing event before the OJEU notice is published (marking the start of the formal procurement procedure) Please see your submission to McKenziE@ealing.gov.uk, Assistant Director (Street Services) by 3rd August 2017. Project Management The procurement is being run on a project managed basis and the Council has engaged a dedicated Programme Manager to ensure the programme remains deliverable. There is a Board in place to exercise robust governance and to ensure that communication channels between the Council and

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0e6668c-e5bb-4db0-8e82-7625d5d6dc23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8af0e7-5aca-4799-8f7c-e70fbb58e31d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90714600 - Environmental security control services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
Earl McKenzie, Assistant Director (Street Services)
Contact Email
mckenzie@ealing.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442088255194

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

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