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title: "SOFT MARKET TEST - Grounds Maintenance"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-25"
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# SOFT MARKET TEST - Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28ed5014-7ba9-4162-9004-0a46243cc92f

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## Summary

The Teignbridge District Council is preparing for a procurement process entitled SOFT MARKET TEST - Grounds Maintenance in the horticultural services industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for October 25, 2023. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and is located in Newton Abbot, England.

This tender for grounds maintenance services by Teignbridge District Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the planting and maintenance services of green areas and grounds maintenance services sectors to engage with a public sector buyer. The Council aims to assess market offerings, budget requirements, and additional provisions through this soft market test, providing potential growth opportunities for interested businesses.

## Notice

Teignbridge District Council is looking at the possibility of re-procuring their grounds maintenance provision. The current contract has been in place for a number of years and The Council are running this soft market test to determine who is on the market, what budget we need to be setting and what extra provisions can be provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29830a0a-996d-4e0c-9213-252779b68745 |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 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 | TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTON ABBOT |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ12 4XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Teignbridge |
| Electoral ward | Buckland & Milber |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Abbot |
| 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

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2023 at 11:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29830a0a-996d-4e0c-9213-252779b68745

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29830a0a-996d-4e0c-9213-252779b68745
  25th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4572490b-de2a-ee11-8123-005056b64545
  Advert

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