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title: "Soft Market Test: The provision and maintenance of blinds and curtains across the entire Corporate Estate at Cambridgeshire County Council"
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# Soft Market Test: The provision and maintenance of blinds and curtains across the entire Corporate Estate at Cambridgeshire County Council

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-132c4c24-1e88-405c-9365-c2bfe4367a87

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire County Council is planning a Soft Market Test for the provision and maintenance of blinds and curtains across all their buildings in Cambridgeshire. The deadline for engagement is 7th June 2024. This opportunity falls under industry category CPV 39515000 for Curtains, drapes, valances, and textile blinds, and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents a chance for experienced service providers with detailed knowledge in blinds and curtains to participate in procurement at Cambridgeshire County Council. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include those with expertise in installation and maintenance of blinds and curtains. The tender process is currently in the planning stage and is open to both SMEs and VCSEs for potential growth.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire County Council are looking for experienced service providers with extensive detailed knowledge to undertake the provision of a blinds and curtains installation and maintenance contract at all CCC buildings across Cambridgeshire. We would like to gain information from the market around suitability, specification scope, as well as identifying the best route to market. Please read the attached document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this exercise please complete the questionnaire at the end of the document and return, via email to procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk by Friday 7th June 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf68e415-cb1e-4e16-9ed2-b6305023e28c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 09:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf68e415-cb1e-4e16-9ed2-b6305023e28c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf68e415-cb1e-4e16-9ed2-b6305023e28c
  20th May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e17bf68-b9f4-4173-a762-414e44cf5392

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