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title: "SOFT MARKET TEST: Vehicle Maintenance"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2021-04-19"
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# SOFT MARKET TEST: Vehicle Maintenance

Buyer: SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9aea428-5880-42a6-ba0a-7ac1a5ee281a

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## Summary

The South Hams District Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "SOFT MARKET TEST: Vehicle Maintenance," aimed at exploring the maintenance services for its fleet. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, with a focus on providers within the South West region of England. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 21st May 2021, and a market engagement notice has been published on the Contracts Finder platform, allowing potential suppliers to prepare for future procurement opportunities.

This tender presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in vehicle maintenance and repair services. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in fleet servicing and maintenance, particularly those located in the South West, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging with this soft market test could allow suppliers to gain insights into the council's specific needs and refine their service offerings accordingly, paving the way for future contracts and business growth.

## Notice

This is a soft market test for South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council regarding the maintenance of their fleet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e99bcae-a78b-4f5e-b909-9f0e12dea23c |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 May 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 | SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2021 at 10:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e99bcae-a78b-4f5e-b909-9f0e12dea23c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e99bcae-a78b-4f5e-b909-9f0e12dea23c
  19th April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=16b0da59-fda0-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

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