--- title: "Concessionary Fare Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a303c8b-5c0c-40a9-a3fe-dc935a283514" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a303c8b-5c0c-40a9-a3fe-dc935a283514" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a303c8b-5c0c-40a9-a3fe-dc935a283514.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a303c8b-5c0c-40a9-a3fe-dc935a283514.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-11" --- # Concessionary Fare Consultancy Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a303c8b-5c0c-40a9-a3fe-dc935a283514 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a303c8b-5c0c-40a9-a3fe-dc935a283514) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a303c8b-5c0c-40a9-a3fe-dc935a283514.json) ## Summary The Oxfordshire County Council is currently seeking proposals for their "Concessionary Fare Consultancy" tender, which falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 21st September 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 15th October 2018, lasting for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. This opportunity takes place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the total budget allocated for this consultancy service is £75,000. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial consultancy services to compete and expand their business. Firms with expertise in travel concession initiatives and a solid understanding of government regulations, particularly those pertaining to transport, will be well-suited to deliver the required services. As the Concession Authority for Oxfordshire, the council's choice of service provider will play a critical role in enhancing community travel options and meeting statutory obligations, creating a significant impact on local business growth in this sector. ## Notice Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is a large public-sector organisation responsible for a range of services. For information on the Council's structure and services visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk As the Travel Concession Authority (TCA) for Oxfordshire, the County Council has a statutory duty to administer the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT). There are currently thirty-three operators reimbursed under the travel scheme. Seven from the Stagecoach, Go Ahead and Arriva groups, twelve localised bus operators and fourteen community transport providers. In 2017/2018 there were a total of 115,144 bus passes in circulation and 7,448,464 passenger journeys by older and disabled people made. The 2018/2019 budget is PS8.6m. Under the powers of the Transport Act 1985 the Council have enhanced the concessionary scheme to include additional concessions in the form of bus passes being accepted from 9am in the morning. Bidders are invited to quote for the provision of the Service described at Appendix 1 Specification for a term of 3 years with an option for the Council to extend for up to 2 years in aggregate, anticipated to commence on 15th October 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e4882c-61fd-4997-ad66-28889ad31540 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 14 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX1 1ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2018 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e4882c-61fd-4997-ad66-28889ad31540 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e4882c-61fd-4997-ad66-28889ad31540 11th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=87a5ffce-b5b2-e811-80ed-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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