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title: "Rural Mobility Fund (RMF) pre-booked public transport service - SOFT MARKET TESTING"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Rural Mobility Fund (RMF) pre-booked public transport service - SOFT MARKET TESTING

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4146d1c5-4e24-4fc2-a18a-d9ef314d5600

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is currently engaged in a tendering process for a Rural Mobility Fund (RMF) pre-booked public transport service. This initiative is part of the transport services sector and is located in England, UK. The tender was published on 26th July 2021, and the deadline for submissions is set for 12th August 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate, and the contract period is expected to commence on 5th September 2021 and extend until 31st July 2023.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for transport service providers and businesses within the transportation sector to engage with a local government initiative. Companies that specialise in public transport solutions, especially those offering innovative service delivery models, may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. Participation in this tender could bolster business growth by establishing long-term contracts with the council and enhancing visibility within the public transport market.

## Notice

Cheshire West and Chester Council (CW&C) are keen to understand the market position for the public transport service outlined and for help to inform design of the service contract specification. Potential bidders are invited to provide responses to the questions set out in the attachment on The Chest and provide any further information that may help the supplier market and CW&C to jointly obtain best value from the available funding. CW&C may contact you on a company by company basis to discuss themes further online. These discussions will be held on Microsoft Teams during week commencing 23RD AUGUST 2021 Please state within your response if you would prefer not to do this. Please access the document from the Chest and complete the questions within.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a29911-fbed-49e5-8268-69af6018e807 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2021 at 06:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a29911-fbed-49e5-8268-69af6018e807

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a29911-fbed-49e5-8268-69af6018e807
  26th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4e2a5e8f-daed-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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