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title: "Soft Market Test for the provision of a used coach fleet"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Soft Market Test for the provision of a used coach fleet

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61460bec-cfc8-4ef9-8bfa-50bb57d846ab

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a soft market test initiated by Peterborough City Council for the provision of five used passenger coaches, aimed at enhancing their home to school transport service. The engagement is currently in the planning stage, with a crucial deadline for responses set for 16th August 2021. This procurement falls within the road transport services industry category and is located in the East of England, specifically Peterborough. Interested parties can access early engagement notices and further details through the council's website.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the public sector. Businesses specialising in vehicle sales, maintenance, or transportation services could particularly benefit, as they may have the expertise to meet the needs outlined in the specification. Competitive firms will not only gain a contract but also expand their operational footprint by aligning with the needs of local government in the region.

## Notice

Peterborough City Council is seeking to explore the market for the provision of 5 used passenger coaches to support the delivery of its home to school transport service. The vehicles would be purchased by the City Council but operated and maintained by Peterborough Ltd T/A Aragon Direct Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of the City Council. Please ensure that you read the specification and SMT document thoroughly, before submitting a response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0920b74-8323-47b3-a508-e0936924d679 |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2021 at 09:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0920b74-8323-47b3-a508-e0936924d679
- 16 Jul 2021 at 09:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7fed49-d0fd-4a03-ade9-1581fe336012

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0920b74-8323-47b3-a508-e0936924d679
  16th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7fed49-d0fd-4a03-ade9-1581fe336012
  16th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities

## Provenance

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