Planning

Shopmobility - Soft Market Testing

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 May 2017 at 09:03

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 May 2017 at 08:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is conducting a soft market testing exercise for the "Shopmobility - Soft Market Testing" project, aimed at enhancing and innovating its in-house Shopmobility service operating from Eden Walk shopping centre. This is part of an effort to broaden social care impacts while pursuing a sustainable service delivery model. The planning stage of this procurement process is currently underway, with key engagement information available, including a deadline for submitting responses by 15:00 on 2nd June 2017. The total project value is estimated at £125,000, with delivery required in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the transportation and social care sectors, particularly those that specialise in innovative service delivery methods. Companies that can provide effective solutions for special-purpose road passenger-transport services and welfare services are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this market testing allows potential providers to inform the Council of their service delivery capabilities, paving the way for future partnerships that could lead to increased business growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shopmobility - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Kingston Council currently runs a basic Shopmobility service in-house, from the car park in Eden Walk shopping centre. It is looking to move provision of the service, and look at alternative modes of delivery to broaden the social care impact and offering, whilst moving to a more sustainable model. Some limited funding will be available from the Council, but there will be a need for the service to be provided in an innovative way, in order to cover costs. A new car park location will be offered to the provider, whilst the redevelopment of Eden Walk is taking place. The Council would like to understand from key providers how these requirements might best be met and is therefore carrying out a soft market testing exercise prior to any formal procurement taking place. Please review the attached Memorandum of Information and complete the questionnaire. Please submit the completed questionnaire via the portal by 15:00, Friday 2nd June 2017. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ba043447-de30-e711-80e0-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-738ad7ed-1775-4cee-95f8-4b281931e735
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ea89a2-0674-43e1-86ae-9eaa49336d50
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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