Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb4-4073-7147-87b3-d8d97531f4d8/soft-market-test-reactive-repairs-and-maintenance-frameworks-2023 pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Soft Market Test: Reactive Repairs and Maintenance Framework(s) 2023 [Leicestershire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/leicestershire-county-council) Estimated value £10,000,000 Published 9 Mar 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Leicestershire County Council ('the Council') is preparing to re-procure its Reactive Maintenance works frameworks which are due to expire in 2023. The Council would like to consult the market prior to a tender being issued. This market test exercise is to allow the Council to seek information from the industry to help determine the best approach for re-procurement of the frameworks. Currently, the frameworks allow award of contracts for reactive works, mainly of small value for: Air Conditioning ### Drainage Mechanical/plumbing (including domestic & commercial gas) ### Electrical General Building ### Roofing For a further breakdown, please access the questionnaire via the eastmidstenders portal: [procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=4ddcc891-6bbe-ed11-8120-005056b64545) Soft Market Test questionnaires can be accessed and a response submitted via the above portal by 12 noon on Monday, 3rd April 2023. Please address all queries in relation to the questionnaire via the messaging facility within the portal The 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. At this stage, this is a soft market test only and NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ## CPV classification Building construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3e53175e-2168-4f3a-b07f-ee8040be3b82) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Leicestershire County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/leicestershire-county-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [ESPH AB RDC Sidley Depot (ESPH753) · Rother District Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d19-7155-8fe0-0d917105fca8/esph-ab-rdc-sidley-depot-esph753) [Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham · Wareham Town Council · 88 days left · 15 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d8a-7277-bc5b-edc9a127ee5b/demolition-design-and-construction-of-howards-lane-public-toilets-howards-la) [Treloweth Community Hall Alterations and Extension Project · Carn Brea Parish Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4991-71db-baac-ffae413f1c41/treloweth-community-hall-alterations-and-extension-project)