Planning

SOFT MARKET TESTING - Bus Timetabling and Publicity ICT Solution

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Jul 2019 at 10:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a soft market testing process for a Bus Timetabling and Publicity ICT Solution. The engagement is aimed at exploring options and understanding market capabilities before potentially launching a formal procurement. Interested suppliers have until 4 July to respond and participate in demonstrations scheduled for 12 July 2019. The procurement process falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in ICT solutions related to transport and public services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the Council is keen to engage with a diverse range of organisations. By participating in this soft market testing, businesses can showcase their capabilities, potentially paving the way for future contracts as the Council formalises its procurement approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOFT MARKET TESTING - Bus Timetabling and Publicity ICT Solution

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SOFT MARKET TEST ONLY TO ASSIST THE COUNCIL WITH RESEARCH AND PREPARATION AND IS NOT A FORMAL TENDER. THIS MAY LEAD TO A PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE NEAR FUTURE. Cheshire West and Chester Council (the "Council") is currently considering options in respect of its Bus Timetabling and Publicity ICT Solution. To that end it is testing the market to establish if there are suitable organisations that can provide a system which meets its requirements.Please note, the Council are keen to hold soft market testing demonstrations on Friday 12 July. The closing date for responses is 4 July by Midnight. We would be grateful if you would reply to lynne.mckie@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk to confirm your agreement to demonstrate. We shall then agree a demonstration appointment time on 12 July with suitable suppliers. This process is intended to inform the Council's understanding of the market and is not part of a formal procurement process. Should the Council decide to proceed, a formal procurement process may follow at a later date. For the avoidance of any doubt, the requirements detailed above are high level requirements, and do not represent the Council's full set of technical and security requirements for any future procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef396f29-36c8-4fc0-83e4-50453dadaaca
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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2019Expired
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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 2NP
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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