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title: "Soft Market Test: Minor Works Framework 2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0386db"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-11-21"
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# Soft Market Test: Minor Works Framework 2023

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0386db

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## Summary

The Leicestershire County Council is planning to reprocure its Minor Works Framework which will expire in August 2023. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with the tender titled "Soft Market Test: Minor Works Framework 2023" in the construction industry category. The Council is consulting the market before issuing the tender, with a submission deadline by 12 noon on Monday, 19th December 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the construction industry to participate in the future framework contract. Small to medium-sized contractors would be well-suited to compete for works under this framework, helping them grow their business through potential contract awards from the Leicestershire County Council. Interested parties can engage with the soft market test to input their views and potentially shape the procurement process.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council ('the Council') is preparing to reprocure its Minor Works Framework which is due to expire in August 2023. The Council would like to consult the market prior to tender being issued. It is currently anticipated that the tender will be advertised in early 2023. Soft Market Test questionnaires can be accessed and response submitted via the above portal by 12 noon on Monday, 19th December 2022. Estimated value at II.1.5 Estimated total value is indicative only and subject to change / confirmation at contract notice stage. It is to include framework's full term including extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This market test exercise is to allow the Council to seeking information from the industry to help determine the best approach for a reporcurement of Minor Works Framework. Currently, the framework allows award of contractors up to PS2m, with the vast majority of works being of small value. For a further breakdown, please access the questionnaire via the eastmidstenders portal. At this stage it is soft market test only and NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Date at II.3. Estimated date of publication of contract notice is indicative only and may change.

Renewal: TBC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032912-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| 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 | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2022 at 10:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032912-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b30ffa1a-8269-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/about-the-council/council-spending/doing-business-with-the-council

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