--- title: "Waste and Environmental Soft Market Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38658e6d-5dcf-42ae-b03d-dc2115908631" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38658e6d-5dcf-42ae-b03d-dc2115908631" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38658e6d-5dcf-42ae-b03d-dc2115908631.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38658e6d-5dcf-42ae-b03d-dc2115908631.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-07" --- # Waste and Environmental Soft Market Testing Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38658e6d-5dcf-42ae-b03d-dc2115908631 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38658e6d-5dcf-42ae-b03d-dc2115908631) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38658e6d-5dcf-42ae-b03d-dc2115908631.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes Council is conducting a tender titled "Waste and Environmental Soft Market Testing" to engage with service providers regarding waste and environmental services that will commence on 1 April 2023. The procurement, classified under the "Refuse and waste related services" category, also encompasses street cleaning, landscaping, and playground maintenance. The current stage of this procurement process is in the planning phase, with a deadline for interested providers to submit their responses by 12:00 (Noon) on 25 June 2021. The open procedure (above threshold) method is being utilised for this tender. This market consultation offers a valuable opportunity for businesses in the waste management, environmental services, landscaping, and related sectors to engage with the Council and potentially shape future service delivery. Companies capable of providing services such as waste collection, street cleaning, and playground maintenance are well-suited to respond to the Council's inquiry, allowing them to position themselves favourably for upcoming contracts. Engaging in this soft market testing might facilitate strategic partnerships and enhance service offerings in anticipation of the forthcoming procurement periods. ## Notice Milton Keynes Council (the Council) wishes to conduct market consultation with relevant service providers in relation to its waste and environmental services provision from 1 April 2023 onwards to include: o Waste and recycling collection o Street cleaning o Landscaping o Play area inspection, maintenance and repair o Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) operation and management o Arranging for the reception, haulage & treatment of food and/or garden waste. The engagement will support the development of future service delivery and provide an opportunity for service providers to contribute to the service design process. Please note that this notice does not commit the Council to any future competition or award, and that the Council is still considering the appropriate delivery model for the future. Additional information: Potential providers interested in participating in this soft market engagement are asked to complete this questionnaire and submit it through the online portal by no later than 12:00 (Noon) on 25 June 2021. - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277726d6-6c00-47d3-9053-c3716d219ec5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 1 Apr 2033 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment - 77300000 - Horticultural services - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90611000 - Street-cleaning services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2021 at 10:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277726d6-6c00-47d3-9053-c3716d219ec5 - 1 Jun 2021 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277726d6-6c00-47d3-9053-c3716d219ec5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277726d6-6c00-47d3-9053-c3716d219ec5 7th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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