Planning

Soft Market Test - Museums, Libraries and Archives

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Nov 2017 at 11:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Herefordshire Council is conducting a soft market test titled "Soft Market Test - Museums, Libraries and Archives" as part of the planning stage for potential future contracts in the library, museum, and archive services sector. This engagement aims to assess market interest in the delivery of these services, with a deadline for submissions set for 23rd February 2018. The project is located in Hereford, West Midlands, and falls under the cultural services industry category, specifically classified as CPV code 92500000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in cultural services, particularly those experienced in managing libraries, museums, and archives. Companies specialising in recreational-area services or that operate sports facilities and events may also find applicable opportunities to contribute. Engaging with the council during this soft market test allows these organisations to share insights and shape the future service delivery, potentially leading to future contracts if the council decides to solicit formal bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Museums, Libraries and Archives

Notice Description

This soft market test is being undertaken to gauge market interest in running all or elements of the museum, library and archive services which is currently operated by Herefordshire Council. The soft market exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the future provision of these services. The council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help inform the decision making process - ultimately assessing if there is appetite and potential for the services to be commissioned / transferred to an external organisation. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/203828b4-258b-42b0-aa29-820c6a78af05
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92330000 - Recreational-area services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

92621000 - Sports-event promotion services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20178 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Robert Gennard
Contact Email
robert.gennard@hoopleltd.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1432261617

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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