Tender

How well is the industry doing meeting the needs of passengers when trains become stranded

TRANSPORT FOCUS

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Tender

13 Jun 2023 at 11:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this public procurement contract is Transport Focus located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The title of the tender is "How well is the industry doing meeting the needs of passengers when trains become stranded" in the industry category of Transport services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a total contract value of £50,000. The procurement method is limited, specifically using competitive quotation below the threshold. The deadline for tender submissions is on 10th July 2023, and the contract period is set to start on 21st July 2023, lasting until 21st December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially in the goods sector, to provide services that aim to understand how well the rail industry caters to passengers when trains experience stranded situations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suited for bidding. Businesses interested in competitive quotation processes below the threshold should consider applying before the deadline in July 2023 to potentially secure a contract with Transport Focus to work on this important industry-focused project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

How well is the industry doing meeting the needs of passengers when trains become stranded

Notice Description

We want to procure services to understand how well the rail industry is meeting the needs of passengers when trains become stranded. A full brief and details of how to apply is included in the attached document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a7e9c6-f40a-406c-9700-d346b05db164
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2023 - 21 Dec 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOCUS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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