Planning

Soft market testing - floating support solution

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Oct 2024 at 09:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Soft market testing - floating support solution." This initiative falls under the industry category of Administrative housing services (CPV code 75123000) and is located in Northampton with the postal code NN1 1ED. Key dates for this process include the end date for engagement on 12th November 2024. The procurement method involves a soft market testing approach, where interested parties are invited to complete and return the provided market testing document by the specified deadline. The contact point for this process is Kayley Lakin, reachable at procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this soft market testing provides businesses with the chance to showcase their capabilities and potentially influence the final tender requirements. Despite not guaranteeing future work or formal tender invitations, participation allows businesses to position themselves favourably for upcoming procurement opportunities with West Northamptonshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft market testing - floating support solution

Notice Description

Please see attached soft market testing document to be completed and returned no later than 12th November 2024 to procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk. Please note that responses to this soft market test does not guarantee any work, business or guaranteed invitation to participate in future tenders with WNC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5ec1e78-ec3a-46d2-80bb-e76575b55cc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8c0f1b-8512-4f20-bb82-bdf1f546f84f
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2024Expired
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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

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