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title: "Home Composting Volunteer Programme"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-24"
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# Home Composting Volunteer Programme

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fe65831-4b31-4bb0-a692-55193da4eed7

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## Summary

The Leicestershire County Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Home Composting Volunteer Programme". The council is seeking interest from the market to explore options for the programme, with an engagement end date of 8th May 2024. This tender falls under the industry category of composting services and is located in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and voluntary sector enterprises interested in composting services to participate. The Leicestershire County Council has initiated a Soft Market Testing exercise to gather information from potential suppliers, aiming to refine their approach for any future procurement decisions. Businesses focused on environmental services and volunteering initiatives would find this tender well-suited to their interests and capabilities.

## Notice

The purpose of this Soft Market Testing (SMT) is to gauge interest from the market and to investigate options for the home composting volunteer programme required by Leicestershire County Council. This will enable the Council to examine the key issues that relate to the opportunities available and refine our approach which will inform the decision-making process that needs to be undertaken prior to any possible future procurement. This is not an invitation to bid, this is solely a request for information (RFI) and no direct business will be awarded as a result of completing this RFI. Responding to this document does not advantage or disadvantage any Supplier in any possible future procurement process. No Supplier selection or Supplier preference is implied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e47a9df-de5a-4b0f-a306-2f68058614bd |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 May 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77120000 - Composting services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2024 at 15:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e47a9df-de5a-4b0f-a306-2f68058614bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e47a9df-de5a-4b0f-a306-2f68058614bd
  24th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3c4ff071-4502-ef11-812a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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