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title: "SOFT MARKET TEST FOR VIRTUAL INSPECTION SOFTWARE"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-02"
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# SOFT MARKET TEST FOR VIRTUAL INSPECTION SOFTWARE

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99654d70-9ab1-452f-be21-944c67b5a170

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council is currently conducting a soft market test for virtual inspection software. The aim is to understand the supply market for the delivery of this software. The exercise is not a formal tender, and no contract will be awarded at this stage. The deadline for responses is 24th March 2023, with the contract period expected to start on 25th March 2023, lasting until 26th March 2023 in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the housing services and building-inspection services categories.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly those providing software solutions in the inspection industry, to engage with Sheffield City Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses need to demonstrate expertise in virtual inspection software solutions to be competitive in this soft market test. It is an opportunity to showcase innovative technologies and potentially establish long-term partnerships with the Council within the specified dates.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council is conducting this soft market test to understand the supply market for the delivery of Virtual Inspection Software. The response will determine our next steps. This soft market test exercise therefore does not constitute a formal tender and will not result in the letting of a contract at this stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdd98f4-2526-47cd-99af-e5e61650bee3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2023 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdd98f4-2526-47cd-99af-e5e61650bee3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdd98f4-2526-47cd-99af-e5e61650bee3
  2nd March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=61870&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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