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title: "Soft Market Test: Minor Works Framework 2023"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Soft Market Test: Minor Works Framework 2023

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97e7b045-73c2-4671-a7a2-93deb778c589

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## Summary

The Leicestershire County Council is planning a Soft Market Test for the Minor Works Framework 2023. The engagement end date is set for December 19, 2022. The framework, focused on Construction work, is due to expire in August 2023. The Council aims to consult the market before issuing the tender in early 2023. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an anticipated advertisement early next year.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, interested in construction works in England. The Council's Soft Market Test allows for contracts up to £2 million, mainly small-scale projects. Businesses can access the questionnaire via the eastmidstenders portal and submit responses by December 19, 2022. Interested parties can seek further details on the Leicestershire County Council's website for potential business growth opportunities.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council ('the Council') is preparing to reprocure its Minor Works Framework which is due to expire in August 2023. The Council would like to consult the market prior to tender being issued. It is currently anticipated that the tender will be advertised in early 2023. Currently, the framework allows award of contracts up to PS2m, with the vast majority of works being of small value. For a further breakdown, please access the questionnaire via the eastmidstenders portal. At this stage it is soft market test only and NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Soft Market Test questionnaires can be accessed and response submitted via eastmidstenders portal by 12 noon on Monday, 19th December 2022. See link below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70978ed-58ed-4f10-9bf3-e73b645d1bf0 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2022 at 10:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70978ed-58ed-4f10-9bf3-e73b645d1bf0
- 21 Nov 2022 at 10:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9638e821-e358-4c3a-86a1-caf7687ae715

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70978ed-58ed-4f10-9bf3-e73b645d1bf0
  21st November 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9638e821-e358-4c3a-86a1-caf7687ae715
  21st November 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b30ffa1a-8269-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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