Planning

Cowley International College, Market Engagement for the provision of a Sixth Form Student Bus Service.

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Apr 2021 at 09:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by St. Helens Council for the provision of a Sixth Form Student Bus Service, as part of a market engagement initiative. The engagement period is currently in the planning stage, with an end date set for 10th May 2021. The contract is valued at £120,000, and it falls under the category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. Interested parties are encouraged to review the early engagement notice published on 26th April 2021, which can be found on Contracts Finder.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to enhance their service offerings in the transport sector. Businesses capable of providing reliable bus services tailored to the needs of sixth form students would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with St. Helens Council in this market engagement phase will provide insights into potential requirements and allow businesses to position themselves favourably for the upcoming tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cowley International College, Market Engagement for the provision of a Sixth Form Student Bus Service.

Notice Description

Cowley International College, Market Engagement for the provision of a Sixth Form Student Bus Service. In advance of a potential tender exercise and to help inform its procurement process the College wants to engage with the market and understand the capability and capacity of providers in being able to provide a bus service for sixth form students. For further information please go to www.The-Chest.org.uk, then select current opportunities, then select St Helens Council, reference DN540184

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03e1d5ba-0fda-4d74-a8c2-eb357710699d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d231ef3f-2032-4969-b786-d5566d0b98ac
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 May 2021Expired
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
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Peter Smith
Contact Email
petersmith@sthelens.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1744676784

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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