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Caretaking provisions for Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk

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Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently in the planning stage involves The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, serving as the primary buying organisation. This tender, titled "Caretaking provisions for Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies," focuses on the services category, specifically caretaker services, within the United Kingdom. Preliminary market engagement activities are scheduled, with a key deadline on 9th July 2026. The procurement is primarily targeted at the Norfolk and Suffolk regions, with involvement from public authorities at the sub-central government level. The formal procurement tender aims to commence with the contract period beginning on 1st January 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the caretaking and building maintenance sectors, particularly those capable of providing integrated core services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are noted as suitable candidates given the project's nature and scope. Engaging in this procurement process could allow businesses to expand their market presence and enhance their service portfolios by integrating technological solutions. By participating in these early market engagement activities, firms can influence the final tender requirements and enhance their chances of securing contracts through the upcoming formal procurement stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Caretaking provisions for Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies

Notice Description

The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to: * Market-test commercial capabilities for integrated core caretaking and building maintenance. * Gather market insights on optimal delivery models, service bundling, and technological integration. * Inform the scoping and commercial structuring of a upcoming formal procurement tender.

Planning Information

Preliminary market engagment via request for Information document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059405-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98341140 - Caretaker services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 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 Norfolk
Additional Buyers

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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