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title: "Rural Mobility Fund - Northamptonshire"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Rural Mobility Fund - Northamptonshire

Buyer: LGSS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5efd0eed-4183-4c53-a579-248f1fa19184

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## Summary

The Rural Mobility Fund in Northamptonshire is currently in the planning stage, managed by LGSS, located at One Angel Square, Northampton, NN1 1ED, United Kingdom. This procurement process aims to inform the submission of an Expression of Interest to the Department for Transport, with a soft market test ongoing. Key dates include an engagement end date of 11 May 2020. The procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically focusing on transport systems consultancy services, and is expected to commence funding in the financial year 2020/21.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services and consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in innovative transport solutions or consultancy in bus systems may find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to engage with local authorities and contribute to enhancing rural mobility in Northamptonshire.

## Notice

In September 2019, the Government announced the first details of the "Better Deal for Bus Users" funding packages, to be spent commencing in the financial year 2020/21. In February 2020 the details for the Rural Mobilty Fund were announced. More details on this initiative can be found on the Government's website at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-the-rural-mobility-fund. The County Council is interest in submitting an Expression of Interest to the Department for Transport and is therefore asking for responses to this soft market test in order to inform this submission. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=26d5f521-7386-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&p=4d8cb5a5-74dc-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e561d9ca-6259-4094-a4da-0fd8f11150a4 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 May 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 | LGSS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2020 at 10:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e561d9ca-6259-4094-a4da-0fd8f11150a4
- 24 Apr 2020 at 21:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9144f85-bb58-45cb-9644-d9a789d19ac7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e561d9ca-6259-4094-a4da-0fd8f11150a4
  27th April 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9144f85-bb58-45cb-9644-d9a789d19ac7
  24th April 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=26d5f521-7386-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&p=4d8cb5a5-74dc-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-the-rural-mobility-fund

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