Planning

Soft Market Test for the provision of a used coach fleet

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Jul 2021 at 09:57

Planning

16 Jul 2021 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a soft market test initiated by Peterborough City Council for the provision of five used passenger coaches, aimed at enhancing their home to school transport service. The engagement is currently in the planning stage, with a crucial deadline for responses set for 16th August 2021. This procurement falls within the road transport services industry category and is located in the East of England, specifically Peterborough. Interested parties can access early engagement notices and further details through the council's website.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the public sector. Businesses specialising in vehicle sales, maintenance, or transportation services could particularly benefit, as they may have the expertise to meet the needs outlined in the specification. Competitive firms will not only gain a contract but also expand their operational footprint by aligning with the needs of local government in the region.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Test for the provision of a used coach fleet

Notice Description

Peterborough City Council is seeking to explore the market for the provision of 5 used passenger coaches to support the delivery of its home to school transport service. The vehicles would be purchased by the City Council but operated and maintained by Peterborough Ltd T/A Aragon Direct Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of the City Council. Please ensure that you read the specification and SMT document thoroughly, before submitting a response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61460bec-cfc8-4ef9-8bfa-50bb57d846ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0920b74-8323-47b3-a508-e0936924d679
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

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
16 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helga Kendall
Contact Email
helga.kendall@peterborough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1733384593

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

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