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title: "Automation Platform and Delivery - Soft Market Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3bd08110-189d-4b97-bfc1-5840e42267c8"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-03"
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# Automation Platform and Delivery - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bd08110-189d-4b97-bfc1-5840e42267c8

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## Summary

The Leicestershire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Automation Platform and Delivery - Soft Market Testing" in the IT services industry category. The engagement end date for this process is set for 5th September 2023. The council is seeking feedback through early engagement notices and adverts, focusing on automation solutions with delivery addresses in England, United Kingdom.

This tender from Leicestershire County Council presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the IT services sector to participate in this planning stage. Businesses offering consulting, software development, and Internet services would be well-suited to compete. The council's proactive engagement approach indicates a commitment to seeking innovative solutions from potential suppliers, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to grow in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Automation Platform and Delivery - Soft Market Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/304ab588-91af-49d0-8caf-9b242432e323 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Sep 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2023 at 08:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/304ab588-91af-49d0-8caf-9b242432e323

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/304ab588-91af-49d0-8caf-9b242432e323
  3rd August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=edc33c5c-d431-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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