Planning

Blaby District Council Lightbulb Service - Soft Market Testing for Assistive & Smart Technology

BLABY DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Nov 2022 at 19:20

Planning

16 Nov 2022 at 18:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Blaby District Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise titled "Blaby District Council Lightbulb Service - Soft Market Testing for Assistive & Smart Technology" in the services industry category. This is a planned procurement activity at the planning stage. The council is seeking views on Specialist Assistive and Smart Technology Service for Disabled Facility Grant Extensions. The deadline for submitting responses is noon on December 16th. Interested parties can find more details on the East Midlands Procurement Portal.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing assistive technology and associated services to engage with Blaby District Council. Companies specialising in social work and related services would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The soft market testing exercise allows for confidential feedback without conferring any advantage or disadvantage for potential subsequent procurement. For businesses looking to expand in the service sector, this tender offers insights into future contracting opportunities and a chance to contribute to the community through technology solutions.

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Notice Title

Blaby District Council Lightbulb Service - Soft Market Testing for Assistive & Smart Technology

Notice Description

Please note: This is a soft market testing exercise and NOT a procurement. Blaby District Council Lightbulb Service are seeking views on the provision of Specialist Assistive and Smart Technology Service as part of Disabled Facility Grant Extensions. Interested parties are invited to complete the accompanying questionnaire and return by noon Fri 16th December via the East Midlands Procurement Portal - Home (eastmidstenders.org). The estimated annual spend on these services is subject to available funding but could be up to PS100k pa. You will find further details of the requirement, including the type of services and the geographic area in which they will be required, in the accompanying questionnaire. Participation (or non-participation) in this soft marketing exercise will neither confer an advantage or disadvantage on a potential supplier should they participate in any subsequent procurement for these services. All responses will be treated in confidence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note: This is a soft market testing exercise and NOT a procurement. Blaby District Council Lightbulb Service are seeking views on the provision of Specialist Assistive and Smart Technology Service as part of Disabled Facility Grant Extensions. Interested parties are invited to complete the accompanying questionnaire and return by noon Fri 16th December via the East Midlands Procurement Portal - Home (eastmidstenders.org). The estimated annual spend on these services is subject to available funding but could be up to PS100k pa. You will find further details of the requirement, including the type of services and the geographic area in which they will be required, in the accompanying questionnaire. Participation (or non-participation) in this soft marketing exercise will neither confer an advantage or disadvantage on a potential supplier should they participate in any subsequent procurement for these services. All responses will be treated in confidence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0385f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032699-2022
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2023Expired
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
BLABY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NARBOROUGH
Postcode
LE19 2EP
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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Narborough & Littlethorpe
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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