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title: "HDC1463 Soft Market Engagement Questionnaire Recyclables and Waste Collections, Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance Services Harborough District Council"
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# HDC1463 Soft Market Engagement Questionnaire Recyclables and Waste Collections, Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance Services Harborough District Council

Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0bc23f7-a664-4c32-b3ef-a6780e57d1df

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## Summary

Harborough District Council, represented by Welland Procurement, is undertaking a market consultation for its future recyclables and waste collections, street cleansing, and grounds maintenance services. The process, which is currently in the planning stage, aims to gather insights from service providers to shape the service delivery specification for a contract set to commence in April 2027. The engagement will close on 21st February 2025. Interested parties are invited to attend an in-person briefing session on 5th March 2025 at The Symington Building, Market Harborough, Leicestershire. This contract opportunity falls within the refuse and waste-related services category and has an estimated value of £5,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services to influence the service design and potentially secure a long-term contract with Harborough District Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the contract. By providing input during the soft market engagement phase, businesses can align the forthcoming tender to their capabilities, thus improving their chances of success in future competitions. This proactive engagement not only fosters tailored service development but also allows businesses to establish relationships with the Council and understand their operational expectations.

## Notice

Harborough District Council (the Council) wishes to conduct market consultation with relevant service providers in relation to its recyclables and waste collections, street cleansing, and grounds maintenance services provision from April 2027 onwards. The engagement will support the development of future service delivery specification and provide an opportunity for service providers to contribute to the service and procurement design process. Please note that this notice does not commit the Council to any future competition or award. Potential providers interested in participating in this soft market engagement are: 1. Invited to attend an in-person briefing session with the Council on Wednesday 5th March 2025 at The Symington Building, Adam and Eve Stret, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AG. This briefing session will include an open presentation by the Council regarding their future plans for the services, an open Q&A session, followed by 30-minute individual meetings between the Council and attending suppliers. 2. Invited to complete this questionnaire and submit it through the ProContract online procurement portal by no later than Friday 21st February by 12 noon, under DN761606.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5478365b-18cb-4d0a-ad92-b6c71d435c0a |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | WELLAND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | MARKET HARBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE16 7AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Harborough |
| Electoral ward | Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden |
| Westminster constituency | Harborough, Oadby and Wigston |
| 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 14:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5478365b-18cb-4d0a-ad92-b6c71d435c0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5478365b-18cb-4d0a-ad92-b6c71d435c0a
  31st January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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