Planning

HDC1463 Soft Market Engagement Questionnaire Recyclables and Waste Collections, Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance Services Harborough District Council

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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Planning

31 Jan 2025 at 14:22

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Harborough District Council, represented by Welland Procurement, is undertaking a market consultation for its future recyclables and waste collections, street cleansing, and grounds maintenance services. The process, which is currently in the planning stage, aims to gather insights from service providers to shape the service delivery specification for a contract set to commence in April 2027. The engagement will close on 21st February 2025. Interested parties are invited to attend an in-person briefing session on 5th March 2025 at The Symington Building, Market Harborough, Leicestershire. This contract opportunity falls within the refuse and waste-related services category and has an estimated value of £5,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services to influence the service design and potentially secure a long-term contract with Harborough District Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the contract. By providing input during the soft market engagement phase, businesses can align the forthcoming tender to their capabilities, thus improving their chances of success in future competitions. This proactive engagement not only fosters tailored service development but also allows businesses to establish relationships with the Council and understand their operational expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HDC1463 Soft Market Engagement Questionnaire Recyclables and Waste Collections, Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance Services Harborough District Council

Notice Description

Harborough District Council (the Council) wishes to conduct market consultation with relevant service providers in relation to its recyclables and waste collections, street cleansing, and grounds maintenance services provision from April 2027 onwards. The engagement will support the development of future service delivery specification and provide an opportunity for service providers to contribute to the service and procurement design process. Please note that this notice does not commit the Council to any future competition or award. Potential providers interested in participating in this soft market engagement are: 1. Invited to attend an in-person briefing session with the Council on Wednesday 5th March 2025 at The Symington Building, Adam and Eve Stret, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AG. This briefing session will include an open presentation by the Council regarding their future plans for the services, an open Q&A session, followed by 30-minute individual meetings between the Council and attending suppliers. 2. Invited to complete this questionnaire and submit it through the ProContract online procurement portal by no later than Friday 21st February by 12 noon, under DN761606.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0bc23f7-a664-4c32-b3ef-a6780e57d1df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5478365b-18cb-4d0a-ad92-b6c71d435c0a
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2025Expired
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
WELLAND PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
Charlotte Highcock
Contact Email
chighcock@melton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARKET HARBOROUGH
Postcode
LE16 7AG
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
Harborough
Electoral Ward
Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden
Westminster Constituency
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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