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title: "Handyperson Service - RFI and Soft Market Test"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-21"
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# Handyperson Service - RFI and Soft Market Test

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6753a528-ea11-4432-b519-8b3547c4ed88

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cambridgeshire County Council, titled "Handyperson Service - RFI and Soft Market Test," falls under the Health and social work services industry category (CPV code 85000000). The process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 4th September 2024. This procurement aims to gather information and conduct market engagement for an upcoming tender. The service will be delivered across England, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of GBP 160,000. Marcus Wood is the point of contact at Cambridgeshire County Council, based in Huntingdon, PE28 4YE.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), to expand their operations by engaging in the provision of handyperson services. The soft market test and RFI provide a platform for businesses to influence the final tender specifications, ensure their capabilities align with the needs of the council, and potentially secure a lucrative contract. This engagement also allows businesses to propose improvements, thus enhancing the quality of life for service providers and end-users.

## Notice

The authority are issuing a request for information as part of a market engagement work for an upcoming handyperson procurement. The SMT/RFI document provides an overview of the proposed tender including, aims and objectives, timescales and proposed contract monitoring systems. Comments as to better improve the procurement process as well as quality of life for providers are encouraged.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24969d64-e21c-432a-a2a5-1e089295f87c |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 18:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24969d64-e21c-432a-a2a5-1e089295f87c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24969d64-e21c-432a-a2a5-1e089295f87c
  21st August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=47cba6cf-e85f-ef11-812e-005056b64545
  Link to ProContract Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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