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title: "DSFRS Cleaning Services - Early Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b48c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-11-07"
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# DSFRS Cleaning Services - Early Market Engagement

Buyer: DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b48c

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## Summary

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "DSFRS Cleaning Services - Early Market Engagement". This tender is aimed at securing building-cleaning services for various fire stations and office premises across Devon and Somerset. As part of this process, the Authority is conducting early market engagement to refine its procurement strategy and tender documentation. Relevant details and updates are provided through their e-tendering portal, with a future notice date set for 1st April 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on building, office, window, and accommodation cleaning services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cleaning services, especially those with experience in building and office cleaning. It is ideal for companies looking to expand their client base within the public sector and capable of servicing multiple locations in Devon and Somerset. Market engagement allows participating businesses to influence the procurement strategy and demonstrate their capacity, making it a valuable opening for suppliers keen to establish themselves as key stakeholders in this sector. Interested organisations are encouraged to register their interest and participate through the provided e-tendering portal.

## Notice

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (the Service), welcomes early engagement from the market in support of developing the Service's requirements for the provision of Cleaning Services to its premises. The engagement also covers some broader areas which support developing the approach to the procurement, conditions of participation, identifying suppliers and building capacity in the market. The outcome of the market engagement will assist the Service in refining its high-level requirements to feed into both its Procurement Strategy and the Tender Documentation. Our preliminary market engagement is designed to openly consult with the wider marketplace to share our requirements and gather information whilst also providing information on our current position.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (the Service), welcomes early engagement from the market in support of developing the Service's requirements for the provision of Cleaning Services to its premises, which include fire stations and office premises. The engagement also covers some broader areas which support developing the approach to the procurement, conditions of participation, identifying suppliers and building capacity in the market. The outcome of the market engagement will assist the Service in refining its high-level requirements to feed into both its Procurement Strategy and the Tender Documentation. Our preliminary market engagement is designed to openly consult with the wider marketplace to share our requirements and gather information whilst also providing information on our current position. To engage in the market engagement process please register your interest in the Early Engagement Opportunity via our e-tendering portal 'Sell2Bluelight' at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home . You will be able to access and download the early engagement consultation questionnaire from the portal. Please complete offline and upload your response at any time prior to the closing date. Additional information: If you have any queries about the questions in the consultation questionnaire please contact Aimee Lee via alee@dsfire.gov.uk in the first instance. Please do not approach any other Service employees regarding this engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036029-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services
- 90919200 - Office cleaning services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 10:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036029-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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