Planning

Norwich Bus Station and Park and Ride Sites

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Feb 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is planning a procurement process for the "Norwich Bus Station and Park and Ride Sites" contract, classified under the Building and Facilities Management Services category. This service procurement spans locations in Norwich, including six Park and Ride sites and the central Norwich Bus Station. The preliminary market consultation phase is active, with expressions of interest due by noon on 3rd March 2025. Interested suppliers should register via In-tend, and one-on-one sessions with potential suppliers are scheduled for 12th and 13th March 2025. The procurement involves regular site maintenance, operational management of the bus station, and ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient service for the public.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialised in facilities management, maintenance services, and operational management. Companies with experience in managing large facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards, and delivering high-quality public services would find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses establish a strong presence in the regional public sector market, contributing to long-term growth and stability. The procurement method provides a chance to influence the project's specifications and demonstrate technical and cost-effective solutions during the preliminary market consultation phase.

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Notice Title

Norwich Bus Station and Park and Ride Sites

Notice Description

The proposed contract(s) are for the provision of Park and Ride site maintenance and Norwich Bus Station Operational Management and Site and Premises Maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed contract(s) are for the provision of Park and Ride site maintenance and Norwich Bus Station Operational Management and Site and Premises Maintenance. There are 6 Norwich Park and Ride sites which provide frequent bus services to Norwich city centre and other key sites in Norwich:* Airport Park & Ride, Buck Courtney Crescent, Norwich, NR6 6JT* Harford Park & Ride, Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR4 6US* Sprowston Park & Ride, Wroxham Road, Norwich, NR7 8RN* Thickthorn Park & Ride, Norwich Road, Hethersett NR9 3AU* Postwick Park & Ride, Yarmouth Road, Norwich, NR13 5NP* Costessey Park & Ride, Long Lane, Bawburgh, Norwich, NR9 3LX This element of the proposed contract is for the facilities maintenance of the Park and Ride sites. Provision of the bus service will not form part of this contract. The Park & Ride sites will remain under the ownership of the Council and will not be leased to the successful Bidder. The key responsibilities of the supplier will be:* Ensuring the site is clean and tidy, including litter picking, emptying bins and keeping vegetation clear* Cleaning external assets like shelters, information boards* Cleaning internal areas such as customer welfare facilities* Making repairs to minor assets like fencing, toilets* Inspecting the site and reporting major defects to the Council.-Undertaking routine compliance tests as agreed by siteNorwich Bus Station is located in the heart of Norwich city centre and accessed directly from the inner ring road.Norwich is the business centre of the region. Like many small cities in rural counties, Norwich experiences peak time congestion on the strategic road network, therefore encouraging modal shift to public transport, particularly for those drivers in single occupancy cars, is a key measure in reducing congestion and improving air quality. There are approximately 760 bus movements Monday to Friday, 660 on Saturday and 180 on Sundays and bank holidays. About 330 customers use the travel information centre desk every day. The County Council owns Norwich Bus Station and will lease it to the Operator for the term of the Contract.The Operator will be responsible for all aspects of running the site, including but not limited to:* Payment of the business rates to Norwich City Council* Obtaining and paying for utilities for the site* Drainage, water and sewerage costs* Obtaining insurance for the building, contents and public liability* Ensuring security of the site and building* Maintenance of the site and building * Managing members of the public and ensuring safety* Managing vehicles movements and operators who use the site* Providing a customer service information desk and assisting passengersAt this stage the Council is conducting a preliminary market consultation to explore the various options for meeting the requirements. Interested parties have until noon on 3rd March 2025 to express their interest in participating in the market consultation, following the publication of the PIN notice. Expressions of interest shall be made via In-tend, the Council's e procurement system. Registration can be undertaken free of charge via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home Following registration, please attach your company to the opportunity.The Council has loaded the following additional information to the clarifications section of Intend:Preliminary market consultation documentDraft SpecificationsDraft lease agreementThe Council intends to enter into dialogue with respondents with a view to gaining a deeper understanding of its options from both a technical and cost perspective.The intention is to hold a one-to-one session with suppliers on the following dates:12th and 13th March 2025. The sessions may be face to face or via Teams, 45 minutes will be allocated per supplier. Should there be significant interest in this market consultation exercise, the Council reserves the right to issue questionnaires rather than dialogue. Additional information: Expressions of interest shall be made via In-tend, the Council's e procurement system. Registration can be undertaken free of charge via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e63e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006653-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Woodcroft
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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