Tender

Link-Up - Services

ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED

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Planning

19 Apr 2021 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, initiated by Achilles Information Limited for the contract titled "Link-Up - Services." This tender falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services within the transport industry. The contract is aimed at suppliers registered with Link-Up, a system designed to streamline procurement and ensure supplier information is validated. Submissions are to be made in writing, and notably, an electronic auction may be conducted. While the submission deadline is not specified, the contracts are intended to be executed primarily within the UK.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in various sectors such as transport services, installation services, and other auxiliary services. Companies aiming to participate will find this a beneficial avenue, especially those providing innovative solutions or technologies in the transport sector. The qualification process requires registration with Link-Up, and organisations across multiple domains, including IT, engineering, and even hospitality, would be well-poised to compete for these contracts.

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Notice Title

Link-Up - Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Link-Up is a supplier registration and pre-qualification system used by buyers in all areas of the transport sector to have up-to-date and validated supplier information, and to procure efficiently in accordance within the meaning of Regulation 77 of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and Regulation 75 of the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, which is operated by Achilles Information Ltd. Link-Up collaborates across the transport industry to share opportunities and supplier information. In doing so, Link-Up provides transparency for innovation while lowering barriers to entry for all market participants, including those with new technology and capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a746
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008149-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

65 - Public utilities

66 - Financial and insurance services

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

65000000 - Public utilities

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

70000000 - Real estate services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
link-up@achilles.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 4SH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Drayton
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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