Planning

Transport Technology and Associated Services RFI

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

20 Dec 2024 at 15:33

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Dec 2024 at 14:06

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has initiated a Request for Information (RFI) for Transport Technology and Associated Services, aimed at developing a transport planning and management software system for supporting passenger transport public bus services. This tender, classified under the industry categories of "Software package and information systems," "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)," and "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support," is currently in the planning stage. The procurement process engages potential suppliers until 19 March 2025, with deliveries focused within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The early market engagement notice was published on 19 December 2024.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in transport software and IT services. The contract's emphasis on integrated map-based route planning technology suggests a strong fit for companies specialising in geographical information systems (GIS) and innovative transport solutions. Interested parties should consider engaging promptly to position themselves as potential providers in this emerging market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport Technology and Associated Services RFI

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of establishing whether there are any organisations that are interested in providing a transport planning and management software system designed to support passenger transport public bus services, including integrated map based route planning functionality

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc876c71-b83c-4ac5-adbf-1f063165b1ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e7ee48-05aa-438e-8ec3-024ac371c1e1
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)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 2025Expired
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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

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