--- title: "Northamptonshire County Council Local Bus Services Framework - Supplier Day" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0cc15b34-6228-4cfa-9b27-d9b2c1c9a37f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cc15b34-6228-4cfa-9b27-d9b2c1c9a37f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cc15b34-6228-4cfa-9b27-d9b2c1c9a37f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cc15b34-6228-4cfa-9b27-d9b2c1c9a37f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-28" --- # Northamptonshire County Council Local Bus Services Framework - Supplier Day Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cc15b34-6228-4cfa-9b27-d9b2c1c9a37f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cc15b34-6228-4cfa-9b27-d9b2c1c9a37f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cc15b34-6228-4cfa-9b27-d9b2c1c9a37f.json) ## Summary The Northamptonshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Northamptonshire County Council Local Bus Services Framework - Supplier Day". This procurement process, which focuses on transport services, is intended to replace the existing Local Bus Services Framework set to end on 30th April 2019. An early engagement event for potential bidders is scheduled for 15th February 2019 at the Council's offices in Northampton, with the deadline for booking attendance set for 8th February 2019. Interested organisations are required to register on the ProContract Portal to participate in the tender process. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing local bus services. Companies that can effectively engage in the tendering process and attend the supplier day may find substantial growth potential by securing a place among the multiple providers intended to be appointed by the Council. This is particularly relevant for larger transport firms with the capability to meet the required standards and deliver quality services in the East Midlands region. ## Notice Northamptonshire County Council are intending to run an open tender for the replacement of their Local Bus Services Framework that is due to end 30th April 2019. This process will look to appoint multiple providers to deliver Local Bus Services to Northamptonshire via a further competition process. An early engagement bidder day will be taking place on the morning of Friday 15th February 2019 from 10:00am - 12:00 noon at the authority's offices One Angel Square, Northampton. Only those that have booked a space will be able to attend as space is limited so please do not turn up without a booking. As space is so limited we can only accommodate a maximum of two representatives from each organisation. If you are interested in attending this event and wish to book then please email James Loader on JLoader@kierwsp.co.uk by 3pm Friday 8th February 2019. Please included the names and contact details of the individuals who will be joining the event. Your booking will be confirmed via email week commencing 11th February 2109. Onsite parking is not available and alternative arrangements will need to be sought. There are a number of pay and display public car parks within walking distance to the venue. Interested organisations in this opportunity are also required to register on the ProContract Portal at https://procontract.due-north.com/Register as a supplier if not already registered. This eSourcing portal is powered by ProActis and shall be used to conduct the tender. All documentation and communication shall solely be issued via this portal, therefore organisations who are not already registered on this portal will need to create an account in order to participate in the tender when it's live. An overview of the system will be provided on the day. Please note that all documents including question and answers from the session will be issued with the tender pack. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61ea421-07e8-4275-b26e-80437dd0ca47 | | 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 | 28 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Feb 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 28 Jan 2019 at 08:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61ea421-07e8-4275-b26e-80437dd0ca47 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61ea421-07e8-4275-b26e-80437dd0ca47 28th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cc15b34-6228-4cfa-9b27-d9b2c1c9a37f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cc15b34-6228-4cfa-9b27-d9b2c1c9a37f.json.