Tender

Concession Contract - Bus Services for Norwich Park and Ride Sites

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jul 2024 at 08:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is seeking a provider for operating limited-stop bus services from five Norwich Park & Ride sites without subsidy. The title of the procurement is "Concession Contract - Bus Services for Norwich Park and Ride Sites". The industry category is public road transport services. The procurement stage is currently active with an open procedure (above threshold). The deadline for tender submissions is 14th August 2024. The contract period runs from 30th March 2025 to 1st February 2030.

This tender opportunity to operate bus services in Norwich without subsidy presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the public road transport services sector. Companies experienced in operating bus services and managing concession contracts would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process managed by Norfolk County Council through an open procedure allows for dialogue with bidders to clarify aspects of responses, potentially enhancing the competitiveness of the bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concession Contract - Bus Services for Norwich Park and Ride Sites

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council are seeking a provider for operating limited-stop bus services from five Norwich Park & Ride sites - Thickthorn, Harford, Airport, Sprowston & Postwick - without subsidy from the Council. Once a proposal has been accepted, we will enter into an exclusivity Agreement with the successful Operator for each specific site or sites. Norfolk County Council is seeking a maximum of 2 operators to cover the 5 sites. The Concession Contract Regulations allow Norfolk County Council flexibility as to process. The Council reserves the right to dialogue with bidders if it wishes to clarify aspects of the bidders' responses. If the Council decides to dialogue with bidders, it also reserves the right to ask bidders to resubmit a final amended bid. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Delivery Notes This is for a concession contract for Norwich Park and Ride sites with no subsidy from the Council. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a555dc3a-58f9-4d17-ae24-43fb20763628
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public 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
12 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Hardy (Admin)
Contact Email
sarah.hardy@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01603 223968

Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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