Planning

Future Transport Zone (FTZ) Early Market Engagement

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Dec 2020 at 13:53

Planning

02 Dec 2020 at 15:51

Planning

02 Dec 2020 at 15:48

Planning

02 Dec 2020 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is currently in the planning stage of the Future Transport Zone (FTZ) Early Market Engagement procurement process. This initiative aims to enhance public transport integration across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. Interested parties should submit their responses by 16 December 2020 to participate in this engagement process, which focuses on gathering market intelligence rather than formal tenders. The total budget for this programme is approximately £16.9 million, classified under software packages and information systems.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport services, software development for mobility solutions, and data management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this early market dialogue to provide input on their capabilities and innovations. Participating can position businesses favourably for future contracts related to the FTZ programme's innovative transport technologies and services.

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Notice Title

Future Transport Zone (FTZ) Early Market Engagement

Notice Description

Project reference: DN513877 Title: Future Transport Zone (FTZ) Early Market Engagement Description: WECA is publishing this notice to invite pre- tender early market engagement ONLY. please download the questionnaires and information required under the early market engagement. Once you have completed the questionnaire(s) applicable to the areas of interest please email them directly to FTZ@westofengland-ca.gov.uk All messages and enquiries in relation to the market engagement should be sent directly to FTZ@westofengland-ca.gov.uk The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Future Transport Zone (FTZ) programme is an innovation programme aiming to improve the integration of public transport in urban areas and local communities across trial sites within Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. The programme is planning to deliver: A Transport Data Hub to improve transport planning, management and operations, and facilitate innovation through an open data portal. Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) a mobile application and back-office platform for facilitating door-to-door connected customer journeys across multiple transport modes and operators via pay-as-you-go and subscription models. Mobility Hubs, providing physical spaces for multi-modal transport interchange between existing, emerging, and future transport options. Dynamic Demand-Responsive Transport (DDRT) services to extend the reach of public transport connectivity into underserved areas with dynamic schedules and virtual pickup/drop-off locations. E-cargo bike trials for last-mile and ad-hoc freight journeys around urban areas. Additional information: WECA is publishing this notice to invite pre- tender early market engagement ONLY. Opting to take part in Early Market Engagement at this time will not prejudice involvement in any future procurement activity regarding FTZ. Please register your organisation on the supplying the south west procurement portal where you will find questionnaires available for download. ALL RESPONDING SUPPLIERS: Please complete Questionnaire A and then subsequent questionnaires for each area of specific interest to you. We are not looking for sales presentations which be part of a formal procurement process, we are looking to obtain market intelligence as specified in the market engagement questionnaires to help scope our requirements and understand the current capacity and capability of the market. Once you have completed the questionnaire(s) applicable to the areas of interest please email them directly to FTZ@westofengland-ca.gov.uk All messages and enquiries in relation to the market engagement should be sent directly to FTZ@westofengland-ca.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84293eb2-43c5-4cf5-b0ab-cbe42f37de38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a7ca49a-44d9-4055-9e5c-f50db5f54b24
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 2020Expired
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
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6ER
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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