Tender

SOFT MARKET TESTING - ICT system for Transport service

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2020 at 08:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is initiating a tender titled "Soft Market Testing - ICT system for Transport Service" aimed at exploring options for an ICT transport system. The tender is classified under the services category, more specifically the software package and information systems sector (CPV 48000000). This process is currently active, with the tender period ending on 24th July 2020. The contract's anticipated start date is 29th August 2020, extending to 31st July 2023. Located in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom, this open procedure invites broad participation from interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT solutions, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in transport services software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this an ideal opportunity to showcase innovative solutions that meet the Council's requirements for efficiency and compliance in transport service provision. Companies experienced in delivering technology for social care, educational transport, and community services will be particularly well-suited to compete in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOFT MARKET TESTING - ICT system for Transport service

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is considering options for the delivery of an ICT transport system. As part of this, we will be conducting soft market testing for a system that can meet our needs, ensuring statutory duties adhered to and best value is achieved. Cheshire West and Chester's Transport Commissioning Service is responsible for the commissioning of all the Council's transport contracts. These include transport contracts for: * Adult social care (including adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health disabilities and older people with a social care need). * Special Educational Needs (SEN) School Transport * 'Looked after children' * Mainstream School Transport * Community Transport * In House Passenger Transport provision. In addition, the Transport Commissioning Service monitors all these contracts for compliance with our terms and conditions. Passengers travelling within our care must be adequately safeguarded and in order to do this, we hold a Driver Vetting database of contractors' staff to ensure they are fit to work on our contracts. This equally applies to our in-house staff. The Service holds vehicle details for all contractors including our in-house provision as well as making the appropriate monthly contract payments to these contractors. The Service regularly reports on the contractual and financial performance of these contracts to the Council's Leadership Team. Please refer to www.the-chest.org.uk to obtain the full list of requirements and for details on how to express an interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8094f731-0ec0-424b-962d-e76c9f4c60df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4479135-434a-4f4d-88b1-f69143cb6a6d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 2-3 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
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
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
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
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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