Tender

Provision of Registered Local Bus Services - Portsmouth Area

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Portsmouth City Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Registered Local Bus Services" in the Portsmouth area. This procurement falls under the transport services industry and is led by the authority responsible for local governance in Hampshire. The procurement method is open, allowing multiple suppliers to compete for contracts across a total of 14 specified routes. The closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is set for 6th January 2016, with the award of contracts anticipated on 21st January 2016. Services are expected to commence on 27th March 2016, and contracts will initially span one year, with potential extensions based on performance and budget review.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public road transport services, particularly those equipped to handle local bus operations. Companies that provide fleet services, possess the necessary licenses, and have experience in public transport logistics would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a total potential annual contract value ranging from £120,000 to £305,000, this procurement offers a valuable opportunity for growth in the transport sector, especially for firms looking to expand their presence in the local market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Registered Local Bus Services - Portsmouth Area

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council (the 'Authority') is inviting tenders from organisations for the provision of regulated registered local bus services in the Portsmouth area. The Authority is inviting individual tenders against a total of 14 specified routes (or Lots). Tenderers may enter bids for one, all or any combination of routes but the price for each route must constitute a standalone bid as tenders for combined routes are not allowed for. Following receipt of tenders decisions will be made on which routes will be formally commissioned based upon affordability and service criticality considerations. The target date for award of contracts is set as 21st January 2016 with the target date for commencement of services following on 27th March 2016. Total combined per annum value of the contracts may range from PS305,000 if all 14 routes are awarded to PS120,000 if additional budget cuts are accepted by Council Members in February 2016. Contracts will be awarded per route and will run for an initial term of 1 year. Subject to budget review and performance and agreement of both parties' individual contracts may be extended in yearly increments to a maximum total term of 3 years. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Provision of Registered Local Bus Services - Portsmouth Area. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ae9058-3c29-4634-88ba-e9c62d831ead
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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