Planning

Rail Charter - Blackpool Air Show 2019

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Aug 2018 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Rail Charter - Blackpool Air Show 2019". This project aims to commission a rail charter for a one-off excursion aligned with the Blackpool Air Show scheduled for the 10th and 11th of August 2019. Interested operators should note that the engagement end date is set for the 9th of November 2018. The procurement falls under the travel agency and public transport services industry category, specifically targeting the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing rail excursion services, travel agency, and tourism assistance. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to collaborate with local authorities and are adept at delivering successful transport solutions for events would be well-suited to compete. The outcomes of this pilot project could pave the way for a more extensive rail charter programme in subsequent years, thereby fostering long-term business growth in the tourism sector.

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Notice Title

Rail Charter - Blackpool Air Show 2019

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is seeking to commission a rail charter from a suitably experienced and capable operator who would be interested in working in partnership to make this project a success. It is proposed that a one-off excursion focused on the Blackpool Air Show 2019 (10th/11th August) is commissioned as a pilot for a prospective programme for 2020 and ensuing years. The Council believes that the resort offers a highly commercial proposition for rail excursion operators and would like to hear from operators who would be interested in delivering the pilot and developing further options for a rail charter programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6533cd61-6050-4fa9-a6ca-718b653eddf9
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)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jenna Douthwaite
Contact Email
jenna.douthwaite@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253477752

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

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