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title: "Soft Market Test for Utilities Bureau Services"
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# Soft Market Test for Utilities Bureau Services

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e492419-0c7e-48d2-a447-f281e6e9f3e3

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## Summary

Cornwall Council is seeking to conduct a soft market test for the provision of utilities bureau services, specifically in energy-management, identified under the industry classification code 71314200. The process is currently in the planning stage, with public engagement scheduled to conclude on 30th June 2025. This tender is part of a procurement initiative to assess interest for energy data monitoring and management software, or related bureau services, primarily within the region of England. The financial scope of the tender is estimated at £300,000. Interested parties can engage with this process through a soft market test available online, providing an early opportunity to assess and influence the scope of the final procurement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy-management services and software development, particularly those with experience in providing enhanced data monitoring solutions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria. By engaging early, businesses can position themselves as essential partners in delivering advanced energy solutions to Cornwall Council, ultimately contributing to community energy efficiency initiatives and infrastructure enhancement in the area.

## Notice

The Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest for the provision of an energy data monitoring and management software for energy management and/or the provision of bureau services link to soft market test https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8d2e986e-3948-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6f7421-e21f-499a-820f-2c7683578e80 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314200 - Energy-management services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 09:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6f7421-e21f-499a-820f-2c7683578e80
- 13 Jun 2025 at 09:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83dd61ac-35b2-43b6-b41d-15931a35b8d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6f7421-e21f-499a-820f-2c7683578e80
  13th June 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83dd61ac-35b2-43b6-b41d-15931a35b8d4
  13th June 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8d2e986e-3948-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

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