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title: "SOFT MARKET TEST: Providing a beach and safety rescue service"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-09"
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# SOFT MARKET TEST: Providing a beach and safety rescue service

Buyer: TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7464586e-9684-4f52-a5dc-e5d8188b62af

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## Summary

The Teignbridge District Council is conducting a soft market test for the provision of beach and safety rescue services in the recreational-area services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 8th September 2023. The buying organisation involved is Teignbridge District Council, located in Newton Abbot, South West, United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises interested in beach services. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement include those with experience in recreational-area services and beach-related activities. The soft market test is aimed at gauging supplier availability before a decision is made on whether to proceed with a full procurement process.

## Notice

Teignbridge are researching how many suppliers are on the market for the provision of beach and safety rescue services. At the end of this exercise Teignbridge will decide whether or not to run a procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75c7cfd1-0af7-42ef-b445-115e616051de |
| 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 | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 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 | TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTON ABBOT |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ12 4XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Teignbridge |
| Electoral ward | Buckland & Milber |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Abbot |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92330000 - Recreational-area services
- 92332000 - Beach services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2023 at 14:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75c7cfd1-0af7-42ef-b445-115e616051de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75c7cfd1-0af7-42ef-b445-115e616051de
  9th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4e072a76-c436-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

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