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title: "Pre-Market Engagement for the Provision of LEVI funded Public Electric Vehicle Charging"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-10"
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# Pre-Market Engagement for the Provision of LEVI funded Public Electric Vehicle Charging

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2480e8e0-bc08-4b12-b7b1-b4302bd37889

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is in the planning stage for the "Pre-Market Engagement for the Provision of LEVI funded Public Electric Vehicle Charging." This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV code: 48000000) and is based in Leicester, England. The council has initiated this process to gather market intelligence for potential Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (LEVI) solutions, aimed at deploying electric vehicle chargers throughout the city. The engagement period ends on 10 February 2025, providing interested parties until this date to participate in the market engagement activities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to contribute innovative solutions for widespread electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Companies specialising in software management systems, grid solutions, and green technology will find this opportunity aligned with their expertise. By participating, businesses can not only showcase their solutions but also potentially secure future contracts in the burgeoning electric vehicle sector, ensuring their growth and expansion within the industry.

## Notice

Leicester City Council is commencing a formal process to obtain market intelligence on solutions for possible funding from the Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund ("LEVI"), for electric vehicle charging in the City. We have submitted an initial application for the full allocation of LEVI funding. We are now reaching out to the market for solutions that will deliver chargers equitably city wide, and which will address challenges including; space limitations, grid capacity and socio-economic diversity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6909c5b6-ebed-4a35-be40-c265ba74f90f |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 12:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6909c5b6-ebed-4a35-be40-c265ba74f90f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6909c5b6-ebed-4a35-be40-c265ba74f90f
  10th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=72016e3f-51cf-ef11-8133-005056b64545
  To view the documentation for this opportunity please use the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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