Planning

Soft-Market Testing for Infrastructure Support for the Kingston Voluntary Sector

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES

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Planning

14 Feb 2017 at 11:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Soft-Market Testing for Infrastructure Support for the Kingston Voluntary Sector." This initiative falls within the IT services industry category and is taking place in London, United Kingdom. A key milestone for this tender is the engagement end date, which is set for 23rd February 2018. Interested parties are invited to complete a questionnaire by 12:00 noon on 13th March 2017, which will assist the Council in determining the desired outcomes, success measures, and potential opportunities for improving community support through infrastructure.

This soft market testing process presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consultancy, and community support to engage with the Council and potentially shape future contracts. Companies that provide training services, research, and business consultancy will be particularly well-suited to participate. By taking part in this market engagement exercise, businesses can position themselves favourably for upcoming contracts aimed at enhancing support for the voluntary sector in Kingston, ultimately fostering growth and partnership with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft-Market Testing for Infrastructure Support for the Kingston Voluntary Sector

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (the Council) is undertaking a market testing exercise to help clarify the following areas around commissioning Infrastructure Support for the Voluntary sector: desired outcomes, how to measure success, potential opportunities and challenges, and how to build capacity in Kingston's communities through (for instance) volunteering. Following this exercise, the Council intends to go through the full process for commissioning Infrastructure Support for the Voluntary Sector, ultimately establishing a contract with the successful bidder that will begin on 1 April 2018. The attached memorandum of information provides background and information regarding the in-scope services and the Council's soft market testing process and time-frames. It accompanies a questionnaire which interested parties are kindly asked to complete via the London Tenders portal no later than 12:00 (noon) on Monday 13th March 2017. This soft market testing activity does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for the Council and the Council is not bound to accept any proposals offered. The Council is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in the soft market testing exercise. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by the Council in due course will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions in the UK and EU Procurement Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e70192c-8281-4303-8d24-14305a9bf04e
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80500000 - Training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20179 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
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

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