Planning

Shopmobility and Community Transport Soft Market Test

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Jul 2017 at 12:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Shopmobility and Community Transport Soft Market Test". This initiative aims to assess the market's interest and capability in providing various transport services for individuals with limited mobility in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key engagement with interested parties is scheduled to conclude by 23rd February 2018, with a deadline for proposals set for 12:00 noon on 21st August 2017. This tender involves exploring innovative solutions to ensure the sustainable continuation of these essential services, which enhance the quality of life for local residents and visitors.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies that specialise in transport services, particularly those focused on community and welfare services. Businesses offering innovative, cost-effective solutions to deliver mobility services for the disabled or elderly populations will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Potential bidders should consider partnerships that can leverage community support, such as volunteer programmes, as this current contract has historically benefitted from volunteer involvement to maintain service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shopmobility and Community Transport Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council is engaging in a soft market test exercise to assess the market's capacity, interest and capability in the provision of Shopmobility, a Demand Responsive Community Transport Service and an Adapted Bike Hire service. These services are highly valued by local residents and visitors to the city who are unable, or find it difficult, to access city centre facilities or travel on conventional bus or taxi services as a result of their age or disability, giving them freedom and independence and enhancing their quality of life. All services have been provided by an external supplier for many years, with significant input from volunteers, and the Council is seeking views from interested parties able to provide innovative solutions for the sustainable continuation of these services. Whilst there may be funding available to support this provision, the Council is interested in ideas and opportunities that would deliver the requirement and generate income to cover costs. The current provider benefits from a significant amount of volunteering to help run services. The Council is unable to guarantee that this volunteering will continue under a new contract. Supplier's interested in the opportunity should visit www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk to register their interest and obtain more information about the opportunity. All proposals should be submitted through the portal no later than 12:00 (noon) on Monday 21st August.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0040bcff-27dc-441c-b7dd-ad89490abf58
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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