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title: "Cleaning & Hoarding Soft Market Testing - Blaby District Council"
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# Cleaning & Hoarding Soft Market Testing - Blaby District Council

Buyer: BLABY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6acb750-5921-4221-be5a-1d81fc71afdb

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## Summary

Blaby District Council has initiated a soft market testing process titled "Cleaning & Hoarding Soft Market Testing". This initiative falls under the cleaning and sanitation services category and is set in England, focusing specifically on the region of Blaby. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement deadline for interested providers to submit responses is at 12:00 noon on the 6th of May 2022. The anticipated operational commencement date for the cleaning and hoarding services is the 1st of January 2023, with a projected contract value of £500,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the cleaning and sanitation sector to engage with the Blaby District Council. Businesses equipped to respond effectively to the soft market testing questionnaire can showcase their experience and interest, thus influencing the forthcoming procurement strategy. Participation in this process may lead to future tender opportunities, providing a pathway for business growth in public sector contracting.

## Notice

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Blaby District Council (Lightbulb) will be looking to tender a Cleaning & Hoarding during 2022, ready for an operational services commencement date of the 1st January 2023. Providers are invited to respond in full to the questions set out in the soft market testing questionnaire. This will help the Council gauge the level of interest and the experience of organisations currently delivering this service and will help inform our procurement strategy. Responses should be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org by 12:00noon on 6th May 2022. Please note that participation (or lack of) will not (dis)advantage any potential bidder for future tender opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48dc170a-f4a2-4088-ab28-c21743a6d1c0 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 May 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | BLABY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NARBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2EP |
| 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 | Narborough & Littlethorpe |
| Westminster constituency | South 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 13:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48dc170a-f4a2-4088-ab28-c21743a6d1c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48dc170a-f4a2-4088-ab28-c21743a6d1c0
  7th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4073db58-79b6-ec11-8113-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
  ProContract Link

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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