Planning

Soft Market Engagement - WNC Bus Shelter Advertising & Maintenance

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Jul 2023 at 07:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Northamptonshire Council is conducting a soft market engagement titled "WNC Bus Shelter Advertising & Maintenance" in the Bus shelters industry category. The engagement end date is set for 18th July 2023. The Council is seeking a long-term supplier to have exclusive rights for advertising shelters in the West Northamptonshire area, with responsibilities for installation, maintenance, and emergency services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in advertising and marketing services, particularly those operating in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this early market engagement process to understand the Council's requirements and potential opportunities for growth in the bus shelter advertising and maintenance sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Engagement - WNC Bus Shelter Advertising & Maintenance

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a long-term supplier to have the sole and exclusive rights to supply advertising 'Shelters' on sites within the control of the Council in the West Northamptonshire area. The supplier would be responsible for and meet the costs of supplying, the installation and maintaining of all advertising and non-advertising 'Shelters' provided under this contract The supplier would provide a 24-hour emergency call-out service to respond to situations considered dangerous and for other reasons of safety. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-beae143a-6526-4a65-a10a-8f646c16f162
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcfeb0e-cfba-420a-af09-3ba1fca3b993
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

44212321 - Bus shelters

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 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

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