Planning

Soft Market Test for a Bus Timetable Software service

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Oct 2020 at 12:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Herefordshire Council is initiating a Soft Market Test for a Bus Timetable Software service as part of its planning stage. The current software contract is set to expire in March 2021, prompting this early engagement to identify potential suppliers who can provide a comparable system. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date is 5 November 2020, and the opportunity falls under the Software package and information systems industry category, specifically classified with the CPV code 48000000. The engagement notice was published on 22 October 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). As the council seeks to replace its existing bus timetable software, providers with experience in developing user-friendly and efficient software solutions suitable for public transport systems will find this an excellent chance to expand their market presence. Companies ready to engage with the council's procurement process and demonstrate their capabilities in providing innovative software solutions will be well-positioned to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for a Bus Timetable Software service

Notice Description

The contract for our current bus timetable software system is due to expire in March 2021. We are therefore carrying out market research to identify suitable suppliers who could be invited to tender for the opportunity of supplying a software product comparable to our current system in due course. Please view the advert on supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk to register your interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fcad427-fa6e-421d-99b6-02da6f817514
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/157e0303-fee7-454e-b0e7-098526ba1c71
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 2020Expired
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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
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
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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