Tender

Concessionary Fare Consultancy

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Sep 2018 at 09:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council is currently seeking proposals for their "Concessionary Fare Consultancy" tender, which falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 21st September 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 15th October 2018, lasting for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. This opportunity takes place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the total budget allocated for this consultancy service is £75,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial consultancy services to compete and expand their business. Firms with expertise in travel concession initiatives and a solid understanding of government regulations, particularly those pertaining to transport, will be well-suited to deliver the required services. As the Concession Authority for Oxfordshire, the council's choice of service provider will play a critical role in enhancing community travel options and meeting statutory obligations, creating a significant impact on local business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concessionary Fare Consultancy

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is a large public-sector organisation responsible for a range of services. For information on the Council's structure and services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk As the Travel Concession Authority (TCA) for Oxfordshire, the County Council has a statutory duty to administer the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT). There are currently thirty-three operators reimbursed under the travel scheme. Seven from the Stagecoach, Go Ahead and Arriva groups, twelve localised bus operators and fourteen community transport providers. In 2017/2018 there were a total of 115,144 bus passes in circulation and 7,448,464 passenger journeys by older and disabled people made. The 2018/2019 budget is PS8.6m. Under the powers of the Transport Act 1985 the Council have enhanced the concessionary scheme to include additional concessions in the form of bus passes being accepted from 9am in the morning. Bidders are invited to quote for the provision of the Service described at Appendix 1 Specification for a term of 3 years with an option for the Council to extend for up to 2 years in aggregate, anticipated to commence on 15th October 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e4882c-61fd-4997-ad66-28889ad31540
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2018 - 14 Oct 2023 Over 5 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

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