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title: "Commercial proposal for soft market testing"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
published: "2020-06-08"
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# Commercial proposal for soft market testing

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61b43352-1e25-4816-9478-172ce77c47c1

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, titled "Commercial proposal for soft market testing." This initiative falls under the construction industry category, aimed at jointly developing and owning a construction company to deliver 11,000 new council homes by 2043. Interested parties are invited to engage and submit their proposals by 22 June 2020, with an engagement end date also set for the same day. The value of this procurement is estimated at £500,000, and the work will take place in London, United Kingdom.

This soft market testing presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess construction capabilities and share a commitment to ethical employment practices and social value. Companies that can offer high-quality, expedient delivery and demonstrate a transparent approach to community engagement will be well-positioned to compete for this project. By aligning with the Southwark Council's objectives, these businesses can leverage this initiative to grow their presence in the public sector and contribute to a meaningful housing development initiative.

## Notice

Southwark Council wishes to invite interested parties to participate in soft market testing in relation to jointly developing and jointly owning a construction company in the form of joint venture to deliver new council homes. Southwark Council is committed to building 11,000 council homes by 2043. So as well as having the construction skills to deliver good value, high quality and expedient delivery, we are looking for a partner which shares our commitment to ethical employment practice, social value and transparent community engagement. This soft market testing will help us to validate and refine the proposed model. A Prior information notice ref 2020/S 109-265770 was dispatched to OJEU and published on 8/6/20. Further information can be obtained through Pro-contract (as detailed under reference number DN479550, where there is a questionnaire which interested parties can complete and return. Submissions should be received by 22 June 2020. Additional information: OJEU Notice 2020/S 109-265770

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5047d7-55da-4aa6-bf28-b6a6dbe92f20 |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2020 at 08:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5047d7-55da-4aa6-bf28-b6a6dbe92f20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5047d7-55da-4aa6-bf28-b6a6dbe92f20
  8th June 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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