--- title: "SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Highways Term Maintenance Contract (TMC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb87c63e-b7f8-4d52-a84e-b5b7b690e2e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb87c63e-b7f8-4d52-a84e-b5b7b690e2e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb87c63e-b7f8-4d52-a84e-b5b7b690e2e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb87c63e-b7f8-4d52-a84e-b5b7b690e2e5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-03" --- # SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Highways Term Maintenance Contract (TMC) Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb87c63e-b7f8-4d52-a84e-b5b7b690e2e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb87c63e-b7f8-4d52-a84e-b5b7b690e2e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb87c63e-b7f8-4d52-a84e-b5b7b690e2e5.json) ## Summary Rutland County Council is initiating a soft market testing exercise for the Highways Term Maintenance Contract (TMC), aimed at gathering information and feedback from the highway industry. This planning stage is set to conclude on 19th November 2021, with operational services expected to kick off on 1st June 2024. The council is particularly focused on exploring contract options, incentivisation models, and the implications of government initiatives related to social value, while ensuring compliance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in highways and infrastructure services. Businesses that can offer innovative delivery models and possess expertise in adapting to new technologies and regulatory changes will find themselves well-positioned to respond. Engaging in this market testing will not only enhance their understanding of the council's needs but also potentially pave the way for future contracting opportunities. ## Notice THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the highway industry. The Council is especially keen to explore: * The contract options and delivery models * Incentivisation of the delivery * The implications of the government's drive for social value * The level of background information required by the market to prepare a potential bid * Retaining flexibility in delivery mechanisms to take account of improved technologies and to reflect changes in regulations over a long-term contract * Introducing services to this contract currently undertaken by RCC or others The Council's intention is to undertake a procurement exercise that is compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and advertise through "Find a Tender", for a Term Maintenance Contract (TMC). The operational service delivery elements would commence on 1st June 2024. Responses should be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org by 12:00noon on 19th November 2021. 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/2a71490a-49c5-4610-bb34-c19ccb0128f1 | | 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 | 3 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Nov 2021 | | 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 | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE13 1GH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Melton | | Electoral ward | Melton Warwick | | Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston | | 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 - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Nov 2021 at 09:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a71490a-49c5-4610-bb34-c19ccb0128f1 - 13 Oct 2021 at 09:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72045e47-3077-4031-9aaa-9b2380d36731 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a71490a-49c5-4610-bb34-c19ccb0128f1 3rd November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72045e47-3077-4031-9aaa-9b2380d36731 13th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21&v=1 ProContract Link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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