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Your Bus Journey Survey

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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31 Jan 2025 at 11:56

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31 Jan 2025 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has initiated a tender for the "Your Bus Journey Survey" under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services (CPV: 73210000). This annual survey, conducted by Transport Focus, aims to provide detailed analysis on passenger satisfaction in Cornwall, as well as national benchmarking data, which is crucial for monitoring and evaluating the Government-funded Bus Service Improvement Plan and Bus Fares Pilot. The procurement was awarded through an open procedure with a contract period starting on 1 February 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30 January 2025 and the publication date on 31 January 2025. The total contract value is £26,000, and the procurement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The survey will cover the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, with the contract's final survey effective until 31 March 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for research consultancy businesses specialising in transport and public services to engage in long-term collaboration with Cornwall Council. It is particularly advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs looking to enhance their portfolio by working on government-funded projects. The project provides opportunities for consultants adept at data collection and analysis, offering a chance to contribute to impactful transport initiatives in the United Kingdom. Businesses with expertise in passenger satisfaction surveys and public transport evaluation will find this tender especially well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Your Bus Journey Survey

Notice Description

Participation in Transport Focus' annual Your Bus Journey Survey that provides detailed analysis on passenger satisfaction in Cornwall and national benchmarking data. This analysis is used in monitoring and evaluation of the Bus Service Improvement Plan and Bus Fares Pilot - Government-funded schemes that we are required to report on. This survey is established annually and a single supplier exception is in place to allow the extension of this contract to covers years 2025, 2026 and 2027 survey - effective end date of final survey 31 March 2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe0e689b-af66-45a2-b4d1-bbe1efe78ad5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed1324e-6f04-4c72-8907-4b52d027fca2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lesley Barlow
Contact Email
lesley.barlow@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872224416

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSPORT FOCUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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