Planning

Foot Passenger Ferry Operation

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Mar 2017 at 09:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Foot Passenger Ferry Operation" project, focusing on the transport services industry in the South West region of England. This contract is intended to ensure continuity of service for an established ferry operation, effective from July 2017. The engagement end date for expressions of interest is set for 12:00 (noon) on Monday 17th April 2016. The council is conducting this process with a planning stage milestone in place and a contract value estimated at £2,000,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the transport services sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in ferry operations or related transport services would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of accommodating both daily commuters and a growing tourist clientele in the vibrant Plymouth area, which has seen a 40% increase in passenger numbers over the past six years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Foot Passenger Ferry Operation

Notice Description

The end to the current agreement to operate a foot passenger ferry operation in the Plymouth waterfront area is approaching. Plymouth City Council is looking to let a contract to ensure continuity of service for this established and well used transport link, effective from July 2017 and is keen to hear from operators who would be interested in the contract, which will be subject to competition. The operation has seen passenger numbers increase over the course of the current contract term. Growth has exceeded 40% over the last six and a half years, averaging over 180,000 users/patrons (individual ticket sales) per annum over the previous 3 years. The operation serves both daily commuters and growing seasonal tourist trade as the City of Plymouth continues to thrive. Plymouth City Council would like to advise that this is not a Call for Competition. All Expressions of Interest should be submitted via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk by 12:00 (noon) on Monday 17th April 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a120e28-9a6b-46af-a6eb-e9af682c4d41
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 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
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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