Tender

Bus Passenger Survey: Autumn 2018 - Spring 2020

TRANSPORT FOCUS

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Tender

25 Sep 2017 at 13:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Transport Focus, who is seeking to carry out a Bus Passenger Survey covering the period from Autumn 2018 to Spring 2020. The survey aims to measure the journey experiences of bus passengers in England, extending to Scotland and Wales. This opportunity falls under the research services category (CPV code: 73110000) and is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 1st December 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 30th April 2018 and conclude on 31st August 2020, following an open procurement method which is applicable above the threshold required for such contracts.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in market research and data analysis, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in conducting comprehensive surveys and a strong understanding of the transport industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a key role in influencing public transport policy and enhancing the passenger experience, thereby establishing valuable relationships with transport authorities and other stakeholders in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Passenger Survey: Autumn 2018 - Spring 2020

Notice Description

To measure the journey experience of bus passengers by means of a market research survey. Coverage is primarily England, outside of London, but can also extend to Scotland and Wales. The Bus Passenger Survey was first undertaken by Transport Focus (Passenger Focus at the time) in 2009 with limited coverage, but has since grown to become the recognised measure of bus passenger satisfaction. In each of the past three years, the survey has gathered the views of over 40,000 bus passengers. Through reliable, credible and collaborative work with the bus industry, the survey has become an influential and useful tool. It is used by operators, transport authorities, stakeholder groups and governments for benchmarking and comparing the views of passengers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22e00826-d657-4575-8917-ccc0b39df0e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/745813b2-4531-4201-a8c2-497cc22e0495
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 2-3 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
TRANSPORT FOCUS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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