Planning

Northamptonshire County Council Local Bus Services Framework - Supplier Day

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Jan 2019 at 08:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Northamptonshire County Council Local Bus Services Framework - Supplier Day". This procurement process, which focuses on transport services, is intended to replace the existing Local Bus Services Framework set to end on 30th April 2019. An early engagement event for potential bidders is scheduled for 15th February 2019 at the Council's offices in Northampton, with the deadline for booking attendance set for 8th February 2019. Interested organisations are required to register on the ProContract Portal to participate in the tender process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing local bus services. Companies that can effectively engage in the tendering process and attend the supplier day may find substantial growth potential by securing a place among the multiple providers intended to be appointed by the Council. This is particularly relevant for larger transport firms with the capability to meet the required standards and deliver quality services in the East Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire County Council Local Bus Services Framework - Supplier Day

Notice Description

Northamptonshire County Council are intending to run an open tender for the replacement of their Local Bus Services Framework that is due to end 30th April 2019. This process will look to appoint multiple providers to deliver Local Bus Services to Northamptonshire via a further competition process. An early engagement bidder day will be taking place on the morning of Friday 15th February 2019 from 10:00am - 12:00 noon at the authority's offices One Angel Square, Northampton. Only those that have booked a space will be able to attend as space is limited so please do not turn up without a booking. As space is so limited we can only accommodate a maximum of two representatives from each organisation. If you are interested in attending this event and wish to book then please email James Loader on JLoader@kierwsp.co.uk by 3pm Friday 8th February 2019. Please included the names and contact details of the individuals who will be joining the event. Your booking will be confirmed via email week commencing 11th February 2109. Onsite parking is not available and alternative arrangements will need to be sought. There are a number of pay and display public car parks within walking distance to the venue. Interested organisations in this opportunity are also required to register on the ProContract Portal at https://procontract.due-north.com/Register as a supplier if not already registered. This eSourcing portal is powered by ProActis and shall be used to conduct the tender. All documentation and communication shall solely be issued via this portal, therefore organisations who are not already registered on this portal will need to create an account in order to participate in the tender when it's live. An overview of the system will be provided on the day. Please note that all documents including question and answers from the session will be issued with the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61ea421-07e8-4275-b26e-80437dd0ca47
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)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Feb 2019Expired
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
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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