Planning

DSFRS Cleaning Services - Early Market Engagement

DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Planning

07 Nov 2024 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "DSFRS Cleaning Services - Early Market Engagement". This tender is aimed at securing building-cleaning services for various fire stations and office premises across Devon and Somerset. As part of this process, the Authority is conducting early market engagement to refine its procurement strategy and tender documentation. Relevant details and updates are provided through their e-tendering portal, with a future notice date set for 1st April 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on building, office, window, and accommodation cleaning services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cleaning services, especially those with experience in building and office cleaning. It is ideal for companies looking to expand their client base within the public sector and capable of servicing multiple locations in Devon and Somerset. Market engagement allows participating businesses to influence the procurement strategy and demonstrate their capacity, making it a valuable opening for suppliers keen to establish themselves as key stakeholders in this sector. Interested organisations are encouraged to register their interest and participate through the provided e-tendering portal.

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Notice Title

DSFRS Cleaning Services - Early Market Engagement

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (the Service), welcomes early engagement from the market in support of developing the Service's requirements for the provision of Cleaning Services to its premises. The engagement also covers some broader areas which support developing the approach to the procurement, conditions of participation, identifying suppliers and building capacity in the market. The outcome of the market engagement will assist the Service in refining its high-level requirements to feed into both its Procurement Strategy and the Tender Documentation. Our preliminary market engagement is designed to openly consult with the wider marketplace to share our requirements and gather information whilst also providing information on our current position.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (the Service), welcomes early engagement from the market in support of developing the Service's requirements for the provision of Cleaning Services to its premises, which include fire stations and office premises. The engagement also covers some broader areas which support developing the approach to the procurement, conditions of participation, identifying suppliers and building capacity in the market. The outcome of the market engagement will assist the Service in refining its high-level requirements to feed into both its Procurement Strategy and the Tender Documentation. Our preliminary market engagement is designed to openly consult with the wider marketplace to share our requirements and gather information whilst also providing information on our current position. To engage in the market engagement process please register your interest in the Early Engagement Opportunity via our e-tendering portal 'Sell2Bluelight' at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home . You will be able to access and download the early engagement consultation questionnaire from the portal. Please complete offline and upload your response at any time prior to the closing date. Additional information: If you have any queries about the questions in the consultation questionnaire please contact Aimee Lee via alee@dsfire.gov.uk in the first instance. Please do not approach any other Service employees regarding this engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b48c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036029-2024
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning 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 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
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
DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Aimee Lee
Contact Email
alee@dsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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