Planning

Soft market testing for potential events and activities on country parks operated by Leicestershire County Council

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Oct 2021 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise for potential events and activities within the country parks they operate. This initiative is classified under business services, aiming to gather insights from suppliers regarding their offerings and experiences. The exercise is currently in the planning stage, with responses due by the future notice date of October 26, 2021. This procurement process is part of a broader service category and includes addressing delivery needs within the UKF2 region.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, security, and related services to showcase their capabilities. Companies with experience in delivering similar solutions will find this market testing exercise particularly beneficial as it allows them to align their proposals with the Council's requirements and potentially secure future contracts. Engaging in this process can enhance visibility and foster relationships with a regional authority, paving the way for growth in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Soft market testing for potential events and activities on country parks operated by Leicestershire County Council

Notice Description

This PIN is published inviting all suppliers interested to fill out a response in Appendix 1 Market Research Objectives and return by email to the address and deadline detailed below. The information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality. This is an information gathering exercise and a response does not guarantee an invitation to tender for any services which the Council may advertise, nor that the Council will procure any such services or accept any proposals offered. Conversely, not participating in the market testing exercise will not exclude any party from any future involvement in the procurement process. The purpose of market testing is to understand what suppliers are providing with their solutions, their experience of delivering similar solutions, a way for the Council to clarify and understand solutions and to help draw up requirements that can be fulfilled by the market place should a tender be issued at a later stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN is published inviting all suppliers interested to fill out a response in Appendix 1 Market Research Objectives and return by email to the address and deadline detailed below. The information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality. This is an information gathering exercise and a response does not guarantee an invitation to tender for any services which the Council may advertise, nor that the Council will procure any such services or accept any proposals offered. Conversely, not participating in the market testing exercise will not exclude any party from any future involvement in the procurement process. The purpose of market testing is to understand what suppliers are providing with their solutions, their experience of delivering similar solutions, a way for the Council to clarify and understand solutions and to help draw up requirements that can be fulfilled by the market place should a tender be issued at a later stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f00c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026783-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Satish Parekh
Contact Email
satish.parekh@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163057784

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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