Planning

Bus Transport Operator Engagement Day

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Nov 2024 at 15:20

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Nov 2024 at 16:26

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Oct 2024 at 13:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is hosting a "Bus Transport Operator Engagement Day" on Wednesday 27 November 2024 from 13:00 to 15:30 at the Museum of Liverpool, Global City Theatre room, Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 1DG. This event aims to discuss the next steps in bus franchising within the Liverpool City Region. The engagement day will cover the commercial proposition, lotting strategy, procurement approach, and proposed timeline. Interested parties are required to confirm attendance by Thursday 14 November 2024 via the E-tendering portal, The Chest. This planning stage engagement provides crucial information ahead of the formal tender process to refine proposals based on market feedback. This event is directed towards transport services under CPV code 60000000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those interested in operating bus franchises in the Liverpool City Region. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The engagement day is not suited for consultancies, equipment suppliers, or providers of ancillary services. By attending, businesses can gain insights into the franchising plans, network with other operators, and directly influence the shape of the forthcoming procurement process. Engaging early could position businesses favourably for future opportunities as the LCRCA progresses towards formal tender stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Transport Operator Engagement Day

Notice Description

Moving Buses Forward - Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region Update: Date and time amended. The LCRCA held a Transport Operator Engagement Day on 30 April 2024. Since then, the LCRCA has undertaken significant work on its plans for bus franchising, including developing the commercial proposition in more detail, factoring in the market engagement feedback. The LCRCA would therefore like to undertake a further round of market engagement with parties interested in bidding to operate franchises in the Liverpool City Region to present its approach and obtain feedback from the market to allow its proposals to be refined, as necessary, ahead of the formal launch of the procurement process. The LCRCA will be holding a Franchise Operator Procurement Engagement Day on Wednesday 27 November 2024, Please arrive from 12.30pm for a coffee/lunch and then a 1.00pm start. We aim to finish by 3.30pm. Venue: Museum of Liverpool in the Global City Theatre room, Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 1DG. LCRCA will present in more detail (including opportunity for Q&A) its current proposals for: * the commercial proposition for franchising as it relates to operators * the lotting strategy * the procurement approach and proposed detailed timeline Following the Franchise Operator Procurement Engagement Day, the LCRCA will issue a questionnaire to capture feedback from the market. If you are interested in attending the day, please confirm by Thursday 14 November 2024 through our E-tendering portal, The Chest. Operators are requested to provide the names and job titles of those attending (with a maximum of two attendees per operator) and any dietary requirements. A more detailed schedule for the day will be released closer to the time to those operators who express an interest in attending. This notice does not constitute a call for competition. Transport operators will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this notice and a response to this notice does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement. Transport operators shall be responsible for their own costs incurred in connection with this market engagement exercise. The Franchise Operator Procurement Engagement Day is not intended for consultancies, equipment suppliers or providers of supporting services. Additional information: Please note that the date and time has now been amended: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority BUS Franchising market engagement session scheduled for Tuesday 26th November will now take place on Wednesday 27th November due to the original date clashing with the UK Bus Awards event. Please arrive from 12.30pm for a coffee/lunch and then a 1.00pm start.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d90beb2-bfa4-4170-a79f-bd5aa72d12f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4d5b43-4cd1-4772-a81a-0fa8ecc0e6ea
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2024Expired
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
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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