Planning

Soft Market Test: Park & Ride Services in Leicester & Leicestershire

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Mar 2023 at 16:04

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is planning a tender titled "Soft Market Test: Park & Ride Services in Leicester & Leicestershire" in the services category. The procurement process aims to consult the market for Park & Ride provision in Leicester and Leicestershire. Interested suppliers are invited to complete a questionnaire by the deadline of 5th April 2023. The tender is at the planning stage, and the communication of future notices is expected in January 2024.

This tender by Leicestershire County Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in transport services to engage in the consultation for Park & Ride provision in Leicester and Leicestershire. Companies specializing in road transport services and related infrastructure development are well-suited to compete. The procurement process offers a chance for businesses to contribute insights on cost-effective methods for delivering the service beyond 2024, with a particular focus on maintaining electric operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test: Park & Ride Services in Leicester & Leicestershire

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council ('the Council') would like to consult the market in relation to Park & Ride provision in Leicester and Leicestershire. We are inviting interested suppliers to complete a short questionnaire available via the link. THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Please note that date given at II.3. is indicative ONLY and subject to procurement route chosen. If interested, please click on the following link to view the questionnaire and submit your response. The deadline for this Soft Market Test response is 12 noon on Wednesday, 5th April 2023. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=91eedf12-dbc4-ed11-8120-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 Please copy-paste the above link OR click on the link at Section I.1 above.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The current Park and Ride contract is let in partnership between Leicestershire County and Leicester City Council ('the Councils') and is due to expire in 2024. Leicestershire County Council is the lead authority for the bus operation and the City Council for the associated site infrastructure. The Councils would like to consult the market in its preparation of how to deliver the bus operation of the Park and Ride service beyond 2024. The Councils would like to maintain the current electric operation serving the three existing Park and Rides sites at Enderby, Birstall and Meynell's Gorse with a frequent service to the City Centre operating up to 6 days a week, with additional Sunday operation at Christmas. It is the intention that the service is operated on a minimum cost basis with all revenue reverting to the Councils. Given the current financial challenges facing both the authorities and the industry we are keen to hear from interested parties how to deliver the service through more cost-effective methods. This will enable the Councils to examine the key issues to help inform the decision-making process prior to any possible future procurement.

Renewal: Proposed future contract on 5+1+1+1 basis (subject to confirmation).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b405
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007890-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Izabela Skowronek
Contact Email
izabela.skowronek@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163057878

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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