Planning

Blaby District Council Lightbulb Service - Soft Market Testing for Assistive & Smart Technology

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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Planning

16 Nov 2022 at 19:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Blaby District Council is conducting soft market testing for an assistive and smart technology service. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 14th December 2022. The buying organisation is Welland Procurement, and the industry category is health and social work services. The procurement involves a contract value of £100,000 in GBP, with suitability for SMEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing assistive technology and associated services to engage with the Blaby District Council. Companies specialising in health and social work services in the United Kingdom, particularly SMEs, are well-suited to compete. Participating in this soft market testing exercise can help businesses understand the requirements and potentially gain future procurement opportunities with the council.

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Notice Title

Blaby District Council Lightbulb Service - Soft Market Testing for Assistive & Smart Technology

Notice Description

Blaby District Council Lightbulb Service is conducting a soft market testing exercise to assess interest in providing assistive technology and associated services. Further details of the requirements including the scope and value are included in the attached questionnaire. Interested parties must complete and submit the attached questionnaire by noon 14th December via the EastMidsTenders portal https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ NB: This is a soft market testing exercise only. It is NOT a procurement. Participation (or non-participation) in this soft marketing exercise will neither confer an advantage or disadvantage on a potential supplier should they participate in any subsequent procurement for these services. All responses will be treated in confidence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba4037bb-8cd9-42c9-a16a-852428aecef2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee61c34-ccfa-4c4f-bb20-4c3144226ac1
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELLAND PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
Paul Large
Contact Email
plarge@melton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7769918574

Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
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
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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