Planning

IT Disposal - BCH - RFI

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE

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Planning

14 Aug 2025 at 12:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire are in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "IT Disposal - BCH - RFI." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on refuse and waste-related services, and is located in regions UKH2 and UKH12 of the United Kingdom. The procurement is initiated as a tender, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 14 August 2025. The organisation is currently in the planning stage, with a request for information due on 20 August 2025 to inform the procurement route. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1 October 2025 and could extend until 30 September 2030, with a possible renewal included.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT disposal services, particularly those equipped to handle both seized properties and technology refresh disposals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract, offering them a chance to expand their operations in the IT waste management sector. With a gross budget of £120,000, this procurement could stimulate growth and establish successful partnerships with sub-central government authorities. Business entities looking to enhance their profile in sustainable disposal practices and those with innovative waste management solutions are especially encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Disposal - BCH - RFI

Notice Description

Disposal of a range of IT related assets. Some seized property, some tech refresh disposals. Documents and participation can be found on our portal https://7force.force.com

Planning Information

Request for Information to inform procurement route

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048755-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE

Contact Name
Jens Sebald
Contact Email
jens.sebald@herts.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEMPSTON
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
Harpenden West
Westminster Constituency
Harpenden and Berkhamsted

Further Information

Notice Documents

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