Planning

Corporate Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Soft Market Testing Exercise

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

11 May 2017 at 14:16

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council is planning a soft market testing exercise titled "Corporate Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Soft Market Testing Exercise". This procurement process is focused on the supply of occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories, as well as other related items, and is categorised under the CPV code 18100000. The location of the delivery is in the North West of England. The contract period is set to start on 10th May 2017 and end on 30th June 2017, with a deadline for future notices on 31st August 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying corporate clothing, personal protective equipment, and related accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, as the exercise aims to gauge market interest and gather insights from potential suppliers. Engaging with this tender could enhance visibility and foster relationships with local councils and authorities seeking quality products and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Soft Market Testing Exercise

Notice Description

This is a soft market testing exercise (SMT). Tendering information will be provided in any future procurement documentation. This exercise is intended to provide an opportunity for Councils to obtain insight into how potential suppliers may approach the delivery of the service in question, whilst additionally providing insight into the likely level of market interest for a project of this nature. As part of this SMT exercise Wirral Council (on behalf of the Merseyside Group of Councils) is inviting submissions to assess the market in support of a potential procurement for a Corporate Clothing & PPE Framework arrangement. ALL INFORMATION OBTAINED at https://www.the-chest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d792900a-f482-4762-b964-931dc6f8a2fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aee6c65-d754-435e-a17e-24f78e88a478
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18200000 - Outerwear

18300000 - Garments

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

18600000 - Furs and articles of fur

18800000 - Footwear

18900000 - Luggage, saddlery, sacks and bags

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 May 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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