Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5c-fa01-72f1-b8c6-0b0338621886/19-147-environmental-enforcement-service-soft-market-testing pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 19 147 - Environmental Enforcement Service (Soft Market Testing) [Cheshire East Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cheshire-east-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 4 Feb 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Cheshire East Council is conducting soft market testing to understand interest from providers in the delivery of an Environmental Enforcement Service. This service shall sit within a wider Council enforcement system. The system is built upon the principles of engage, educate and enforce to deliver sustainable behaviour change, continuous improvement and an excellent service to residents in line with the Council's Enforcement Policy. The soft market testing will provide an opportunity to obtain insight from providers who may be interested in providing an Environmental Enforcement Service in Cheshire East. Your feedback via responses to the questionnaire will help to inform future commissioning intentions. The questionnaire will be available on The Chest E-Tendering Portal - Project ID DN461796. Following this Cheshire East will also be looking to host 1 to 1 meetings with suppliers, more information can be found in the questionnaire. This soft market testing will be conducted on Cheshire East Borough Council's electronic contract and tendermanagement system at the [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk). If you have any technical problems with the contract and tender management system please contact the help-desk on: or 03300050352. In order to participate, providers must register and complete documentation and submit this via the contact provided in the questionnaire. Additional information: The council makes no guarantees that this early engagement will be followed with a tender. This ealry engagement is an indication of potential future procurement activity and is subject to change. The early engagement is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process and is not a commitment to procure anything. The Council is keen to explore all options or solutions that may be currently available in the market and would like to engage with potential providers. Read full description ## CPV classification Environmental services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b2d98369-8f00-418a-b505-462ae91f88f9) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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