Tender

AT1163 - Bus Service Improvement Plan

LUTON COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jul 2022 at 09:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "AT1163 - Bus Service Improvement Plan." This initiative aims to facilitate the introduction of an Enhanced Partnership with local Bus Operators following funding from the Department of Transport. The procurement falls under the category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)," with an estimated budget of £300,000. The tender period is scheduled to close on 7th September 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2022 and conclude on 30th November 2027, with delivery addresses covering multiple locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transportation and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in public transport improvements and strategic planning. Companies that offer legal, marketing, consulting, and related services, as well as those experienced in collaborative frameworks with public sector entities, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance visibility and foster long-term partnerships within the local government landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1163 - Bus Service Improvement Plan

Notice Description

Following the Indicative award of Funding from the Department of Transport for Bus Service Improvements, the Highway service is seeking assistance with the introduction of the legal process of an Enhanced Partnership with Bus Operators, requiring the formation of a Board, with voting and with external influence but not voting on the improvements to be implemented. The DfT will be moving towards the change in 2025 when the current registration with DfT moves to local authorities, the changes may require the alteration of service type and linked to tendered services. Highway Services are seeking call off advice and support and therefore the need is for a team to be available that they can call upon to support their work and ensure they deliver with operators the service improvements and quality required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cbe25d-9a76-41cc-b8c9-fdcdac5a83df
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2027 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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