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title: "CST186 (Soft Market Testing) Audio Visual Equipment, Support and Maintenance, and Associated Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-23"
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# CST186 (Soft Market Testing) Audio Visual Equipment, Support and Maintenance, and Associated Services

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41447b1b-3611-45f7-960e-049668407d8d

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "CST186 (Soft Market Testing) Audio Visual Equipment, Support and Maintenance, and Associated Services". The contracting process involves market engagement to support the development of an upcoming tender. The key industry category is repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment, with additional focus on audio-visual equipment. The location for potential delivery is the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The engagement end date is set for 23 October 2024, with Holly Platts as the contact point for further information.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The Council is seeking insights into available equipment and services, providing a platform for innovative solutions and partnerships. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial business growth, especially for companies with expertise in supporting hybrid spaces within the public sector.

## Notice

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. The Council is undertaking Soft Market Testing to support the understanding and development of an upcoming tender for the supply of Audio Visual Equipment, Support and Maintenance, and Associated Services, as well as gauging the likely level of interest. This mainly relates to the Council's current hybrid spaces. The Council wishes to understand more about the types of equipment and services available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f2611b-f743-4e98-b4d8-68f5b6a86a64 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Oct 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 11:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f2611b-f743-4e98-b4d8-68f5b6a86a64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f2611b-f743-4e98-b4d8-68f5b6a86a64
  23rd September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=78aca4e5-9b79-ef11-812f-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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