Planning

Truro Park and Ride Bus Service Soft Market Test

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Oct 2023 at 10:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is seeking market interest and feedback for the provision of the Park and Ride Bus Services in Truro. This opportunity aims to refresh the Truro Park & Ride Operating model in line with the future vision for the area. The tender is categorised under Transport services and is suitable for small and medium enterprises. The engagement end date is set for 15th November 2023.

This tender by Cornwall Council for the Truro Park and Ride Bus Service soft market test presents an opportunity for businesses in the road transport services sector, particularly those involved in public-service buses, double-decker buses, and low-floor buses. Businesses based in the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region, are encouraged to participate in this planning stage tender to help shape the future transportation strategy for Truro.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Truro Park and Ride Bus Service Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is seeking to understand market interest and obtain feedback for the provision of the Park and Ride Bus Services in Truro. The current model has been in place since 2015 and there is now an opportunity to revisit the Truro Park & Ride Operating model, to ensure that the service is fit for purpose and aligns with the future aspiration for Truro. The Transport Team is currently working on refreshing the Truro Park & Ride strategy and the information collated via this soft market test will be used to feed into this piece of work, so the information contained in the soft market test and the attached service specifications are indicative and subject to change. Please see the following link to access this Soft Market Test: https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=02558fb6-2047-ee11-8124-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-442cf812-da1d-4891-ae9a-45346a467bf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/996985c6-5870-48ed-a711-0bb54c5ab8aa
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
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

34121100 - Public-service buses

34121300 - Double-decker buses

34121400 - Low-floor buses

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2023Expired
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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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