Tender

Rural Mobility Fund (RMF) pre-booked public transport service - SOFT MARKET TESTING

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jul 2021 at 06:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is currently engaged in a tendering process for a Rural Mobility Fund (RMF) pre-booked public transport service. This initiative is part of the transport services sector and is located in England, UK. The tender was published on 26th July 2021, and the deadline for submissions is set for 12th August 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate, and the contract period is expected to commence on 5th September 2021 and extend until 31st July 2023.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for transport service providers and businesses within the transportation sector to engage with a local government initiative. Companies that specialise in public transport solutions, especially those offering innovative service delivery models, may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. Participation in this tender could bolster business growth by establishing long-term contracts with the council and enhancing visibility within the public transport market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rural Mobility Fund (RMF) pre-booked public transport service - SOFT MARKET TESTING

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council (CW&C) are keen to understand the market position for the public transport service outlined and for help to inform design of the service contract specification. Potential bidders are invited to provide responses to the questions set out in the attachment on The Chest and provide any further information that may help the supplier market and CW&C to jointly obtain best value from the available funding. CW&C may contact you on a company by company basis to discuss themes further online. These discussions will be held on Microsoft Teams during week commencing 23RD AUGUST 2021 Please state within your response if you would prefer not to do this. Please access the document from the Chest and complete the questions within.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4146d1c5-4e24-4fc2-a18a-d9ef314d5600
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a29911-fbed-49e5-8268-69af6018e807
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Pitcher
Contact Email
debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244976943

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

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