Planning

Seaton Neighbourhood Bus Serivce- Soft Market Test

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Aug 2017 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council is initiating a tender process for the "Seaton Neighbourhood Bus Service - Soft Market Test", aimed at assessing market interest in providing local bus services for the new Seaton development in Plymouth, South West England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 12:00 noon on Thursday, 7th September 2017. Interested suppliers should register on the relevant procurement platform by the stated deadline, with contract activities expected to commence on 14th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for bus operators looking to expand their services, particularly those experienced in local transport solutions. Businesses that specialise in providing transport services, including commercial bus operators, are encouraged to participate in this market test, as Plymouth City Council is actively seeking innovative proposals to reinstate local connectivity in the Seaton area. SMEs are particularly welcome to apply, making this a fitting opportunity for smaller operators looking to grow their presence in the public transport sector.

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Notice Title

Seaton Neighbourhood Bus Serivce- Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council is engaging in a soft market test exercise to assess the market's interest in the provision of a local bus service serving the new development at Seaton Neighbourhood. Although this area was served some years ago, the area has not benefitted from a service for several years, and the Council is seeking expressions of interest from bus operators for any commercial service that they may wish to provide. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register their interest via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search 'Seaton Neighbourhood Bus Service'. The deadline for submitting proposals is 12:00 noon on Thursday 7th September 2017.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f9a3ed-f8d3-4b16-a058-b82ef3f292e5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Sep 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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