Tender

The Provision of Ticketless Travel Surveys

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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19 Mar 2024 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is led by First Greater Western Limited, which is seeking a partner for "The Provision of Ticketless Travel Surveys" in the market research services category. The procurement is at the active tender stage with a value of £738,000. The tender involves conducting a minimum of 3 surveys in the first year, with an option to extend up to June 2028. Key dates include the tender period ending on April 18, 2024, and the award period starting on April 19, 2024. The location of the procurement covers sites across the entire First Greater Western network in the South West of England and South Wales.

This procurement opportunity provides businesses in the market research services industry a chance to partner with First Greater Western Limited for significant contract work. Companies suited for this tender should have experience in providing survey services within the railway sector and be able to meet the minimum sample size of 23,000 surveys. With an open procedure, electronic submissions are required, and the bid validity period is set at 180 days. Businesses looking to expand in the rail industry should consider engaging with this tender to secure long-term contracts and partnerships for service provision.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Ticketless Travel Surveys

Notice Description

First Greater Western are looking for a partner to provide the provision of Ticketless Travel Surveys for a minimum of 4 surveys, at 2 surveys per year, one summer and one winter (up to 21st June 2025 with an option to extend +1+1+1 (June 2028)). The scope of the requirement includes sites across the entire First Greater Western network which stretches across the South West of England and South Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

First Greater Western intend to engage a partner for the provision of the services under this tender for a minimum of 3 surveys for the first year. Following years (full years) there will be a requirement of 4 surveys per year, 2 summer and 2 winter. Minimum sample size will be 23,000 surveys to be completed between rail periods 1-6 and 7-13 at the locations mentioned above. The initial term will include 3 x surveys

Renewal: Option to extend this framework +1+1+1 until June 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044a3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008800-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£738,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£738,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 21 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Contact Name
Rosalind Carter
Contact Email
rosalind.carter@gwr.com
Contact Phone
+44 7970308429

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 1HL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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