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title: "Soft Market Test for a Bus Timetable Software service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fcad427-fa6e-421d-99b6-02da6f817514"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-10-22"
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# Soft Market Test for a Bus Timetable Software service

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fcad427-fa6e-421d-99b6-02da6f817514

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## Summary

The Herefordshire Council is initiating a Soft Market Test for a Bus Timetable Software service as part of its planning stage. The current software contract is set to expire in March 2021, prompting this early engagement to identify potential suppliers who can provide a comparable system. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date is 5 November 2020, and the opportunity falls under the Software package and information systems industry category, specifically classified with the CPV code 48000000. The engagement notice was published on 22 October 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). As the council seeks to replace its existing bus timetable software, providers with experience in developing user-friendly and efficient software solutions suitable for public transport systems will find this an excellent chance to expand their market presence. Companies ready to engage with the council's procurement process and demonstrate their capabilities in providing innovative software solutions will be well-positioned to compete in this tender.

## Notice

The contract for our current bus timetable software system is due to expire in March 2021. We are therefore carrying out market research to identify suitable suppliers who could be invited to tender for the opportunity of supplying a software product comparable to our current system in due course. Please view the advert on supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk to register your interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/157e0303-fee7-454e-b0e7-098526ba1c71 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2020 at 12:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/157e0303-fee7-454e-b0e7-098526ba1c71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/157e0303-fee7-454e-b0e7-098526ba1c71
  22nd October 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk

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