Planning

Provision of Passenger Transport via a Joint Venture Partnership/Company

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Nov 2017 at 09:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Passenger Transport via a Joint Venture Partnership/Company." This initiative aims to engage providers in the transport industry to explore the availability of a single provider capable of delivering an integrated passenger transport service. Notably, the anticipated value of the contract is approximately £28.5 million over a three-year period, with a significant emphasis on cost savings and efficiency improvements. Interested firms should note that the engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018, and the services will be required in the East of England, specifically around Southend-on-Sea.

Opportunities abound for businesses in the transport and logistics sectors, particularly those experienced in providing taxi services and non-scheduled passenger transport. Companies capable of forming joint ventures or partnerships will be well-suited to respond to this tender, as it offers a chance to contribute to a larger, more integrated service framework. This procurement process could lead to substantial growth for providers that can demonstrate innovative solutions that enhance service delivery while generating cashable savings for the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Passenger Transport via a Joint Venture Partnership/Company

Notice Description

Southend on Sea Borough Council wishes to engage with Providers to gain realistic and practical information regarding the availability within the current market of a single Provider to operate a fully integrated passenger transport service via a joint venture partnership/company. This exercise will also help the Council to shape the specification for its forthcoming tender exercise for the provision of a passenger transport service. The Council's estimated spend for its passenger transport is currently circa PS2m per annum, but it is incumbent on the Council to take advantage of any opportunities to make savings where possible. It is anticipated that the integration of all its passenger transport service will deliver a more efficient service that demonstrates cashable savings and best value for the Council. Interested providers are required to register on the Council's etendering portal: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/ and complete on the online questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a69532d-c681-4a2d-ba70-1e05d638598a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a371a8f5-9194-48a0-ad14-f733a0b97290
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)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6LR
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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