Planning

Provision of Asbestos Removal and Analytical/ Surveying Services for Leicestershire County Council

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning asbestos removal and analytical/surveying services. This opportunity aims to engage with potential suppliers to gather insights and feedback, shaping the future procurement specifications for services in the UKF2 region. While this is not a competition call, the preliminary engagement phase allows suppliers to influence the approach to the procurement, ensuring it aligns with market best practices. Interested parties should provide their input by 8th April 2026 and the contract period is anticipated to run from 11th August 2026 to 10th August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in asbestos removal and related services, as the Council seeks innovative solutions and effective practices to ensure high-quality service delivery. Businesses equipped to address sector-specific challenges and capable of delivering cost-effective services will be well-placed to compete in the subsequent formal tender. As the council gears up to place these services on the market, suppliers have the chance to shape the tender requirements, potentially leading to long-term growth and collaboration with a major public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Asbestos Removal and Analytical/ Surveying Services for Leicestershire County Council

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council is the local authority responsible for providing a wide range of public services to the residents, businesses, and communities across Leicestershire. As part of our ongoing commitment to deliver high-quality and cost-effective services, we are reviewing our approach to the procurement of asbestos removal and analytical/ surveying services in readiness to go out to the market. The purpose of this pre market engagement is to engage with the market and seek information from potential suppliers. By gathering insights and feedback at this early stage, we aim to better understand the capabilities, innovations, and challenges within the asbestos removal and analytical/ surveying sector. The information collected will help us shape the specification and approach for any future procurement, ensuring that our requirements are realistic, comprehensive, and aligned with market best practice. Please note this is not a call for competition

Planning Information

Leicestershire County Council is the local authority responsible for providing a wide range of public services to the residents, businesses, and communities across Leicestershire. As part of our ongoing commitment to deliver high-quality and cost-effective services, we are reviewing our approach to the procurement of asbestos removal and analytical/ surveying services in readiness to go out to the market. The purpose of this pre market engagement is to engage with the market and seek information from potential suppliers. By gathering insights and feedback at this early stage, we aim to better understand the capabilities, innovations, and challenges within the asbestos removal and analytical/ surveying sector. The information collected will help us shape the specification and approach for any future procurement, ensuring that our requirements are realistic, comprehensive, and aligned with market best practice. Please note this is not a call for competition For access to the pre market engagement and information on how to participate, please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Ref: DN811303

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06752f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027947-2026
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

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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