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title: "Soft market testing - floating support solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5ec1e78-ec3a-46d2-80bb-e76575b55cc3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-29"
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# Soft market testing - floating support solution

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5ec1e78-ec3a-46d2-80bb-e76575b55cc3

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Soft market testing - floating support solution." This initiative falls under the industry category of Administrative housing services (CPV code 75123000) and is located in Northampton with the postal code NN1 1ED. Key dates for this process include the end date for engagement on 12th November 2024. The procurement method involves a soft market testing approach, where interested parties are invited to complete and return the provided market testing document by the specified deadline. The contact point for this process is Kayley Lakin, reachable at procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this soft market testing provides businesses with the chance to showcase their capabilities and potentially influence the final tender requirements. Despite not guaranteeing future work or formal tender invitations, participation allows businesses to position themselves favourably for upcoming procurement opportunities with West Northamptonshire Council.

## Notice

Please see attached soft market testing document to be completed and returned no later than 12th November 2024 to procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk. Please note that responses to this soft market test does not guarantee any work, business or guaranteed invitation to participate in future tenders with WNC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8c0f1b-8512-4f20-bb82-bdf1f546f84f |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75123000 - Administrative housing services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 09:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8c0f1b-8512-4f20-bb82-bdf1f546f84f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8c0f1b-8512-4f20-bb82-bdf1f546f84f
  29th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f4ebb8a-a3bf-4dc8-a779-e56dda71ecde

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