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title: "Home-to-School Transport Commissioning Systems"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Home-to-School Transport Commissioning Systems

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45cd20cc-a888-4e2f-a1d4-9b96a29cbec6

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council is in the planning stage of procuring home-to-school transport commissioning systems, classified under auction software packages (CPV 48470000), procurement software packages, and hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The procurement is targeted at the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The key engagement date is set for 7th February 2025, by which time interested vendors are required to submit their responses to the soft market test. This early stage aims to explore new solutions to enhance the council's transport provision efficiency.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly in auction and procurement software, as well as companies that provide passenger transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. Engaging in this tender process can lead to significant business growth through potential future contracts with the West Northamptonshire Council, fostering long-term cooperation and market expansion in public transport solutions.

## Notice

WNC is currently reviewing its contract framework arrangements and is exploring new solutions to support its objective to deliver high quality and efficient home to school, social care & public bus transport provision. Please read the attached Soft Market Test document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this exercise please complete the questionnaire at the end and return, via email to Jordan Payne (jordan.payne@westnorthants.gov.uk) by 7th February 2025. Additional information: Potential responders will not be prejudiced in any future procurement processes by either responding or not responding to this soft market test exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce925836-7f5d-4555-92c5-a87d24ee126f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 48470000 - Auction software package
- 48490000 - Procurement software package
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 13:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce925836-7f5d-4555-92c5-a87d24ee126f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce925836-7f5d-4555-92c5-a87d24ee126f
  16th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca1c7f8a-1ce3-469a-aefa-93837d997d07
  Soft Market Test

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