Planning

Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Rural Bus Network

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Nov 2021 at 12:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is initiating a pre-tender market engagement process for the Rural Bus Network, classified under the CPV code 60170000, which encompasses the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The engagement session will occur virtually on 23rd November 2021, with an engagement end date set for 19th November 2021. This initiative aims to gather insights from bus operators and better understand risks and interests within the industry to inform the forthcoming tender, ensuring a more attractive proposal for bidders. The session will be hosted via Microsoft Teams, and interested parties must express their interest through the Council's e-procurement portal.

This pre-tender engagement presents valuable opportunities for growth for bus operators, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Those in the transport and logistics sector should consider participation, as the insights gained from this engagement will shape the competitive tender process. By contributing to this dialogue, businesses can position themselves favourably for future contracts when the main tender is released by the Bedford Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Rural Bus Network

Notice Description

Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Rural Bus Network Bedford Borough Council is looking to re-tender its Rural Bus Network Contract and invites bus operators to attend a Market Engagement session on Tuesday 23rd November. The purpose of this Market Engagement session is to provide a brief overview of the requirements, to gain feedback and to better understand the current risks, interest and to seek ideas from the market to ensure the Council can develop Tender that will be attractive to bidders whilst ensuring the Rural Bus Network is better served. The market engagement session will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 23rd November. Please express your interest in attending via the Councils e-procurement portal (In-Tend). Please see the link below. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ProjectManage/2693 Please register your interest in attending by Friday 19th November 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/995dca18-5c90-43d8-9e74-b538985fd887
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles 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
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2021Expired
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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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