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title: "Market Sounding Hard and Soft FM"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-29"
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# Market Sounding Hard and Soft FM

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d52d9233-0871-4f70-8f7a-a27fa4b95690

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## Summary

The Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council is planning a procurement process titled "Market Sounding Hard and Soft FM" in the repair and maintenance services industry. The engagement end date for this process is set for July 11, 2023. The purpose is to explore FM services available in the market as the current contractual arrangement ends in March 2025, with an annual spend of approximately £12 million. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the repair and maintenance services sector to engage with the Council for potential future FM service contracts. Companies well-versed in providing installation services and with experience in the maintenance industry may find this tender particularly suitable for growth opportunities. Interested businesses should reach out to Kevin Cliffe at the Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council for further information and potential collaboration.

## Notice

The Council is currently considering options for Hard and Soft Facilities Management FM Services as a current contractual arrangement comes to an end in March 2025. The purpose of this exercise is to speak to selected suppliers to understand what FM services the market can offer and how best to structure any future service to meet our outcomes. Annual Spend is roughly 12m per year including capital schemes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d09cec-8e96-4bb3-a374-281fbd9c19d7 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2023 at 16:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d09cec-8e96-4bb3-a374-281fbd9c19d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d09cec-8e96-4bb3-a374-281fbd9c19d7
  29th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=74740662-9516-ee11-8123-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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