Planning

BUS STOP PRINTED TIMETABLE POSTING SERVICE: Pilot Scheme

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Feb 2022 at 14:24

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the "BUS STOP PRINTED TIMETABLE POSTING SERVICE: Pilot Scheme," aimed at improving the coordination of bus stop printed timetable postings in the Essex region. The engagement end date for this preliminary stage is set for 10 February 2022. This initiative falls under the motor vehicles industry and is specifically designed to support the recovery of bus services post-Covid. Interested suppliers can find further information on the council's official website.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in printing and logistics services, particularly those experienced in handling large production volumes and adhering to strict posting schedules. The successful supplier will be tasked with posting approximately 6,000 bus timetable artworks annually, especially in peak months of April and September. Businesses that can demonstrate the capacity to manage these posting requirements while complying with local regulations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BUS STOP PRINTED TIMETABLE POSTING SERVICE: Pilot Scheme

Notice Description

Essex County Council are keen to explore potential interest for the supply of a Bus Stop Printed Timetable Posting Service which will run as an initial pilot scheme. The council wish to follow by engaging with potential suppliers who register an interest for this service. ECC are working to help with the recovery of bus services in Essex Post-Covid by centralising the coordination of bus stop printed timetable posting. The pilot scheme will see the Council's Local Bus timetable artworks posted by an agreed supplier, with agreed monthly posting schedules. Essex County Council will be responsible for producing and printing local bus timetable artworks in line with route registration changes. The agreed supplier will be responsible for the posting of roadside timetable artworks at bus stops, evidencing the posting at each stop and completing each posting ahead of service change. Piloted contract length to be confirmed. Additional information: * ECC expect to produce around 6,000 artworks per annum for posting. Peak months for workload correlate with the general trends of national bus changes (April and September). * Artworks printed by the Council's preferred print supplier and couriered to suppliers for posting. * Timetable material will be provided in typically three sizes: 32cm x 43cm | 32cm x 74cm | 32cm x 101cm - large ES-ECC3, although some bespoke sizes may be produced over lifespan of pilot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7ace5db-bff8-4c3d-8dc7-786ffe297691
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbdaf9a-ebdf-4efb-bcfe-620b4aefac34
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34210000 - Vehicle bodies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2022Expired
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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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