Planning

MBC Park and Ride Supplier Engagement

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Feb 2025 at 12:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is conducting an early market engagement process for the potential reintroduction of a Park and Ride service. This procurement, titled "MBC Park and Ride Supplier Engagement," falls under the Transport services industry category (excluding waste transport) with CPV code 60000000. The engagement process is in the planning stage, with a key milestone, the engagement end date, set for 20 February 2025. The location for this procurement is in England, United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is a tender initiated by the Council, and the early engagement notice was published on 11 February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage with Maidstone Borough Council and influence the development of the Park and Ride service. The process aims to gather insights and preferences from potential suppliers, making it an ideal occasion for businesses specialising in transport services to showcase their capabilities and establish themselves as key stakeholders. By participating in this engagement, businesses can gain early access to procurement details, positioning themselves favourably for subsequent tender stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC Park and Ride Supplier Engagement

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council is inviting interested suppliers to take part in an early market engagement process regarding the potential reintroduction of a Park and Ride service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8aa756f-08ef-44ec-a799-3bc5f017f8b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6170e364-233e-4395-be40-07bbf7c182c1
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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