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title: "Mass Participation Cycling Event - soft market test"
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buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Mass Participation Cycling Event - soft market test

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d8b9e9f-7c60-4aec-9a62-c8792fc7407e

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## Summary

The Plymouth City Council is initiating a procurement process for a "Mass Participation Cycling Event" as part of its Plymotion programme. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the aim to assess market capacity and interest through a soft market test. The engagement end date for expressions of interest is set for 6th May 2018. The event falls under the sporting services category (CPV code: 92600000) and will take place in Plymouth, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a projected budget of £20,500.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in event management, cycling services, and sports logistics to establish partnerships and expand their offerings in the public sector. Companies with experience in organising large-scale sporting events or those specialising in bicycles and related services will find this particularly relevant. Engaging with Plymouth City Council may lead to further opportunities within the council's ongoing initiatives, thus fostering growth in this vibrant market.

## Notice

Plymouth City Council, as part of its Plymotion programme, is seeking a partner with appropriate skills and experience to run a mass participation cycling event in Plymouth. We are engaging in a soft market test exercise to assess the market's capacity, interest and capability to run such an event. If you are interested in this opportunity and would like more information, please register your interest on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0573bf42-b0a8-415f-b6c8-47e994e4977a |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 May 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,500 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 79952000 - Event services
- 92600000 - Sporting services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2018 at 16:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0573bf42-b0a8-415f-b6c8-47e994e4977a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0573bf42-b0a8-415f-b6c8-47e994e4977a
  6th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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