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title: "Market Testing"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-03"
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# Market Testing

Buyer: COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8ebd7c7-f625-4d04-9849-828126016f63

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## Summary

The Cotswold District Council, in partnership with West Oxfordshire District Council, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Testing" for the Provision of Public Toilet Cleaning and Maintenance Services. This initiative is expected to commence in June 2020, with a significant milestone for engagement set for 10th April 2020. This procurement falls under the industry categories of public conveniences, repair and maintenance services, and cleaning services, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the public services sector, particularly those offering cleaning and maintenance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially given the focus on gauging market interest during the current Covid-19 situation. Companies that can demonstrate their capability and willingness to respond to public contracts may find this an ideal opportunity to engage with local councils and broaden their service offerings.

## Notice

West Oxfordshire District Council in partnership with Cotswold District Council, wish to issue an Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Public Toilet Cleaning and maintenance Services. It is intended that this contract will commence in June 2020. Given the current situation with Covid -19, the authority wishes to gauge the appetite within the marketplace to respond to such opportunities in the current climate. Please respond by indicating whether or not you would welcome the opportunity to respond to this Invitation to Tender. No further information regarding the specification is available at present.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69dbd2d7-1120-440e-a809-5942085b06f4 |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Apr 2020 |
| 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 | COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CIRENCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL7 1PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cotswold |
| Electoral ward | Watermoor |
| Westminster constituency | South Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45215500 - Public conveniences
- 50760000 - Repair and maintenance of public conveniences
- 90910000 - Cleaning services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2020 at 14:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69dbd2d7-1120-440e-a809-5942085b06f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69dbd2d7-1120-440e-a809-5942085b06f4
  3rd April 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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