Planning

Soft Market Investigation into 'One Supplier, One School' Model for the Home to School Market in Cambridgeshire County

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Aug 2024 at 14:58

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Jul 2024 at 12:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is conducting a soft market investigation into the 'One Supplier, One School' model for home-to-school transport within Cambridgeshire County. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 30th August 2024. Organisations involved in the transport services sector, particularly those operating within the East of England, are invited to participate. This falls under the CPV category 60000000, which encompasses transport services, excluding waste transport. The purpose of this investigation is to explore the feasibility and interest in this new model, aiming to streamline transport services by having a single supplier for each school.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially SMEs and VCSEs, as there is potential for long-term contracts with individual schools. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive transport services and those looking to expand into the educational sector would be well-suited for this opportunity. Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to a year-long engagement process, providing ample time for businesses to prepare innovative solutions and build relationships. This could lead to stable contracts and open doors to further opportunities in the region. Interested parties are encouraged to engage early and stay updated through the provided engagement questionnaires and dynamic purchasing system links.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Investigation into 'One Supplier, One School' Model for the Home to School Market in Cambridgeshire County

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council's Passenger Transport Service are exploring interest in the 'One Supplier, One School' Model. This model would look at a single supplier supplying home to school transport to a single school within Cambridgeshire. In supplier engagement meetings, we have previously referred to this as 'whole school model'. The Council is looking to conduct a series of engagements with the Market on this model and if this could work for the Council, Schools, and students. This is the second engagement questionnaire to be issued. To apply please - https://forms.office.com/e/3aSd7sKNbu The Council will be engaging the market over the following twelve (12) months possibly longer as we investigate and develop our approach to this way of delivering our services. Opportunities coming out of this engagement, the Council will notify all the Market when we are ready to procure such services. Additional information: The Authority has provided the link to the current Social and Education transport services DPS, if anyone is interested but not registered, to apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33ff6d96-9e40-47e0-97f2-59bb4e09e3d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e0db91d-c10b-4af2-b00a-613859d68e5a
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
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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