Tender

Provision of Ticketless Travel Surveys

WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS LIMITED

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Tender

31 Jul 2024 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Trains Ltd (WMT) is actively seeking suppliers for the provision of ticketless travel surveys, a service classified under market research services (CPV code 79310000). The procurement is open, with tenders expected to be submitted electronically by 2nd September 2024 at 11:00 AM. The contract will commence on 28th October 2024 and run until 20th September 2026, covering WMT's entire network within the UK, specifically the UKG31 region. Surveys are to be conducted quarterly, with the first survey scheduled for November 2024, followed by subsequent surveys each February, June, and September. Noteworthy dates include the award period beginning on the same day as the submission deadline, 2nd September 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in market research services within the rail industry. Companies with relevant experience in conducting surveys and generating reports in the UK rail sector are particularly well-suited to compete. With the possibility of a contract extension for up to an additional two years, this is a promising prospect for long-term business growth. Firms proficient in electronic submissions and committed to delivering comprehensive and timely data collection and reporting will find this tender highly suitable for enhancing their portfolio and securing a substantial client in WMT.

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Notice Title

Provision of Ticketless Travel Surveys

Notice Description

West Midlands Trains Ltd (WMT) requires ticketless travel surveys to meet its obligations under the National Rail Contract. Within WMT's franchise, the DfT accepts passenger revenue risk, and all ticketing and fares revenues are paid to it. Because the franchisee does not take revenue risk, the Secretary of State (SoS) has a requirement to ensure that the franchisee is operating in the same way it would if it were taking revenue risk. The level of ticketless travel across the lifetime of the franchise is a key measure of WMT's performance. Therefore, WMT are conducting an open tender for the provision of ticketless travel surveys which will take place across its entire network. Due to the National Rail Contract commitments, WMT requires a supplier who has relevant experience of delivering surveys and producing data and reporting within the UK rail market. Surveys are expected to be carried out quarterly throughout the term of the contract, with the first Survey to be completed during November 2024. Further surveys will be expected to take place each year in February, June and September. Each survey is to take place over two-three weeks with an estimated sixty-five to seventy-five shifts over weekdays and weekends, with a target of at least twenty thousand observations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Full details for the requirements can be found within Appendix A - Specification.

Options: Option to extend for a further 12 + 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048657
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023954-2024
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 20 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Rachel Price
Contact Email
rachel.price@wmtrains.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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