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title: "The Anvil and Haymarket - soft market testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-839bfc71-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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buyer: "BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# The Anvil and Haymarket - soft market testing

Buyer: BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-839bfc71-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "The Anvil and Haymarket - soft market testing". This procurement falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 23rd June 2015, and although it is not a call for competition at this stage, it aims to gather market insights. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2016 and conclude on 31st March 2017, with the tender period ending on 7th September 2015.

This soft market testing presents growth opportunities for businesses in the recreational and cultural services sector, particularly those looking to innovate or offer new services related to community engagement. Companies that can provide insights, creative solutions, or relevant expertise may find this process beneficial, especially if they specialise in community, social, or personal services related to cultural projects. Given the collaborative nature of the exercise, businesses with established networks in these areas or those experienced in tendering for local government contracts would be well-suited to engage.

## Notice

Please see attached document for details of this soft market testing exercise and instructions on how to respond. Additional information: Please note that this is a soft market testing exercise ONLY at this stage and is not a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e2bb4e-e255-449e-8c61-fc45fe652c00 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG21 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e2bb4e-e255-449e-8c61-fc45fe652c00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e2bb4e-e255-449e-8c61-fc45fe652c00
  23rd June 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_opportunity?OpenForm&contract_id=CONTRACT-9XRC-YRJGD0
  Provider contract link

## Notice URLs

- https://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf

## Provenance

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