--- title: "Shopmobility and Community Transport Soft Market Test" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03983d58-30e5-43aa-b52b-1f728a4a3683" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03983d58-30e5-43aa-b52b-1f728a4a3683" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03983d58-30e5-43aa-b52b-1f728a4a3683.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03983d58-30e5-43aa-b52b-1f728a4a3683.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-07-18" --- # Shopmobility and Community Transport Soft Market Test Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03983d58-30e5-43aa-b52b-1f728a4a3683 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03983d58-30e5-43aa-b52b-1f728a4a3683) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03983d58-30e5-43aa-b52b-1f728a4a3683.json) ## Summary Plymouth City Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Shopmobility and Community Transport Soft Market Test". This initiative aims to assess the market's interest and capability in providing various transport services for individuals with limited mobility in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key engagement with interested parties is scheduled to conclude by 23rd February 2018, with a deadline for proposals set for 12:00 noon on 21st August 2017. This tender involves exploring innovative solutions to ensure the sustainable continuation of these essential services, which enhance the quality of life for local residents and visitors. This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies that specialise in transport services, particularly those focused on community and welfare services. Businesses offering innovative, cost-effective solutions to deliver mobility services for the disabled or elderly populations will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Potential bidders should consider partnerships that can leverage community support, such as volunteer programmes, as this current contract has historically benefitted from volunteer involvement to maintain service delivery. ## Notice Plymouth City Council is engaging in a soft market test exercise to assess the market's capacity, interest and capability in the provision of Shopmobility, a Demand Responsive Community Transport Service and an Adapted Bike Hire service. These services are highly valued by local residents and visitors to the city who are unable, or find it difficult, to access city centre facilities or travel on conventional bus or taxi services as a result of their age or disability, giving them freedom and independence and enhancing their quality of life. All services have been provided by an external supplier for many years, with significant input from volunteers, and the Council is seeking views from interested parties able to provide innovative solutions for the sustainable continuation of these services. Whilst there may be funding available to support this provision, the Council is interested in ideas and opportunities that would deliver the requirement and generate income to cover costs. The current provider benefits from a significant amount of volunteering to help run services. The Council is unable to guarantee that this volunteering will continue under a new contract. Supplier's interested in the opportunity should visit www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk to register their interest and obtain more information about the opportunity. All proposals should be submitted through the portal no later than 12:00 (noon) on Monday 21st August. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0040bcff-27dc-441c-b7dd-ad89490abf58 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | PLYMOUTH | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL1 3BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2017 at 12:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0040bcff-27dc-441c-b7dd-ad89490abf58 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0040bcff-27dc-441c-b7dd-ad89490abf58 18th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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