Planning

Market Testing

COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Apr 2020 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Cotswold District Council, in partnership with West Oxfordshire District Council, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Testing" for the Provision of Public Toilet Cleaning and Maintenance Services. This initiative is expected to commence in June 2020, with a significant milestone for engagement set for 10th April 2020. This procurement falls under the industry categories of public conveniences, repair and maintenance services, and cleaning services, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the public services sector, particularly those offering cleaning and maintenance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially given the focus on gauging market interest during the current Covid-19 situation. Companies that can demonstrate their capability and willingness to respond to public contracts may find this an ideal opportunity to engage with local councils and broaden their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Market Testing

Notice Description

West Oxfordshire District Council in partnership with Cotswold District Council, wish to issue an Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Public Toilet Cleaning and maintenance Services. It is intended that this contract will commence in June 2020. Given the current situation with Covid -19, the authority wishes to gauge the appetite within the marketplace to respond to such opportunities in the current climate. Please respond by indicating whether or not you would welcome the opportunity to respond to this Invitation to Tender. No further information regarding the specification is available at present.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8ebd7c7-f625-4d04-9849-828126016f63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69dbd2d7-1120-440e-a809-5942085b06f4
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45215500 - Public conveniences

50760000 - Repair and maintenance of public conveniences

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 2020Expired
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
COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lauren Gardiner
Contact Email
lauren.gardiner@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
01285 623295

Buyer Location

Locality
CIRENCESTER
Postcode
GL7 1PX
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cotswold
Electoral Ward
Watermoor
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Further Information

Notice Documents

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