Planning

*PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE* Smart School Transport Solution for The Education Authority

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 Dec 2023 at 14:47

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) is conducting a Pre-Market Engagement exercise for a 'Smart School Transport' solution in Northern Ireland. This initiative aims to explore innovative solutions for safer and more efficient home-to-school transport. The exercise invites market views and feedback to inform a potential future procurement process. Respondents are encouraged to participate in sessions for further discussion and cost assessments by Monday, 22nd January 2024.

This opportunity can benefit businesses in the transport equipment and technology sectors, particularly those offering software packages, IT services, and related solutions. Companies interested in contributing to improved school transport systems in Northern Ireland should consider participating in this Pre-Market Engagement exercise to showcase their capabilities and potentially shape future procurement opportunities in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

*PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE* Smart School Transport Solution for The Education Authority

Notice Description

The Education Authority (EA) would like to invite participation in a Pre-Market Engagement exercise to seek the views of the market for a 'Smart School Transport' solution. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Exercise is for the Education Authority (EA) to gain an understanding of the latest developments and innovative solutions to enable delivery of safer and more efficient home to school transport in Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

** This is not a tender exercise by the Education Authority** The Education Authority (EA) would like to invite participation in a Pre-Market Engagement exercise to seek the views of the market for a 'Smart School Transport' solution. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Exercise is for the Education Authority (EA) to gain an understanding of the latest developments and innovative solutions to enable delivery of safer and more efficient home to school transport in Northern Ireland. This PME exercise will be used to assist EA in gaining a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirements, the most appropriate procurement and operational approach, the capacity of the market to deliver the requirements and an opportunity for the market to highlight any possible risks or issues that may not have previously been considered.As part of the PME exercise, respondents may be invited to a follow-up session to explore and discuss the information provided in their response via MS Teams within an agreed time frame. This session may include providing a demonstration of the proposed Transport solution. EA is also seeking indicative costs to help inform the business case on the commercial aspects for the delivery and implementation of the solution. The PME exercise is not part of a formal procurement process. If you wish to participate in a pre market engagement session please download and complete document "EA SMART Bus Solution PME Questionnaire" and return to Caroline McCann (caroline.mccann2@eani.org.uk ) and Jenna Ambrose (jenna.ambrose@eani.org.uk) no later than 12 noon on Monday 22nd January 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0428bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037502-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 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
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caroline.mccann2@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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