--- title: "SOFT MARKET TESTING - Bus Timetabling and Publicity ICT Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b88e472-288d-405f-b8b3-b0b0dc6b49ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b88e472-288d-405f-b8b3-b0b0dc6b49ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b88e472-288d-405f-b8b3-b0b0dc6b49ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b88e472-288d-405f-b8b3-b0b0dc6b49ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-02" --- # SOFT MARKET TESTING - Bus Timetabling and Publicity ICT Solution Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b88e472-288d-405f-b8b3-b0b0dc6b49ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b88e472-288d-405f-b8b3-b0b0dc6b49ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b88e472-288d-405f-b8b3-b0b0dc6b49ca.json) ## Summary Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a soft market testing process for a Bus Timetabling and Publicity ICT Solution. The engagement is aimed at exploring options and understanding market capabilities before potentially launching a formal procurement. Interested suppliers have until 4 July to respond and participate in demonstrations scheduled for 12 July 2019. The procurement process falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in ICT solutions related to transport and public services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the Council is keen to engage with a diverse range of organisations. By participating in this soft market testing, businesses can showcase their capabilities, potentially paving the way for future contracts as the Council formalises its procurement approach. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SOFT MARKET TEST ONLY TO ASSIST THE COUNCIL WITH RESEARCH AND PREPARATION AND IS NOT A FORMAL TENDER. THIS MAY LEAD TO A PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE NEAR FUTURE. Cheshire West and Chester Council (the "Council") is currently considering options in respect of its Bus Timetabling and Publicity ICT Solution. To that end it is testing the market to establish if there are suitable organisations that can provide a system which meets its requirements.Please note, the Council are keen to hold soft market testing demonstrations on Friday 12 July. The closing date for responses is 4 July by Midnight. We would be grateful if you would reply to lynne.mckie@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk to confirm your agreement to demonstrate. We shall then agree a demonstration appointment time on 12 July with suitable suppliers. This process is intended to inform the Council's understanding of the market and is not part of a formal procurement process. Should the Council decide to proceed, a formal procurement process may follow at a later date. For the avoidance of any doubt, the requirements detailed above are high level requirements, and do not represent the Council's full set of technical and security requirements for any future procurement exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef396f29-36c8-4fc0-83e4-50453dadaaca | | 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 | 2 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Oct 2019 | | 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH1 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 2 Jul 2019 at 10:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef396f29-36c8-4fc0-83e4-50453dadaaca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef396f29-36c8-4fc0-83e4-50453dadaaca 2nd July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e5bb727b-1994-e911-80f8-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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