Planning

Real Time Passenger Information and Advertising Request for Information *Soft Market Testing*

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Mar 2024 at 16:10

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has initiated a planning stage procurement process titled "Real Time Passenger Information and Advertising Request for Information *Soft Market Testing*". This procurement falls under the industry category of Passenger Information System and involves exploring options for reprocuring services related to Real Time Passenger Information Core System, Display Supply and Maintenance, and Commercial Advertising on RTPI Displays. The engagement end date for this opportunity is 15th April 2024.

This tender by the Essex County Council presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing technological solutions, software development, and advertising services related to real-time passenger information systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. The purpose of this Request for Information/Market Engagement is to assess interest and feasibility without calling for competition at this stage, enhancing revenue opportunities for potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Real Time Passenger Information and Advertising Request for Information *Soft Market Testing*

Notice Description

The Council is due to procure a new contract for its RTPI system, when the current contract expires on 30th November 2025. We are currently exploring our options for reprocuring this service, either through a framework or other route to market. At this stage this opportunity is soft market test only and not a call for competition. The main purpose of this Request for Information/Market Engagement is to understand whether providers can supply the following: 1) Real Time Passenger Information Core System - refers to the technological solution and software designed to collect, process, and present live information related to bus services departure times. 2) Real Time Passenger Information Display Supply and Maintenance - this involves the provision, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the electronic displays used to disseminate real-time information to passengers at bus stops, public transport stations, or other relevant locations. 3) Commercial Advertising on RTPI Displays - With an increasing digital estate to maintain, the Council has sought to identify innovative ways to cover the associated revenue costs. For several years, the Council has piloted and rolled out the sale of commercial advertising on the real time displays. The advertising partner is responsible for the sourcing and deployment of adverts onto the real time displays, and management of the advertising project. The Council wishes to continue and enhance this to a level that it has zero revenue costs associated with the Contract. Respondents are advised that the purpose of this RFI is to ascertain interest / feasibility of the potential opportunity. The scope of service, date of publication or potential contract value may be amended following the conclusion of soft market testing and should not be taken as a final "version" of requirement. Please note this Request for Information is open until 15th April 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d22a5d3-4b25-4777-b4b0-41f2716cec3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9fa6df-a911-483a-8fc0-e431914bcaa0
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

48813000 - Passenger information system

72212670 - Real time operating system software development services

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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