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title: "Market Intelligence - Network Bus Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-736479a8-91b7-4d3a-b44a-ad08a68b5e87"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-27"
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# Market Intelligence - Network Bus Solution

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-736479a8-91b7-4d3a-b44a-ad08a68b5e87

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## Summary

Milton Keynes Council is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Market Intelligence - Network Bus Solution". This initiative aims to retender all existing contracted bus services in the region, which are set to expire in October 2020. The Council is considering establishing a dynamic purchasing system and is inviting proposals for a network-wide solution that integrates various transport options, including public-service buses and demand-responsive vehicles. Interested parties are required to submit their expressions of interest by 29 May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport, particularly those holding PSV, taxi, or private hire licences. Companies that can provide innovative and flexible transport solutions that align with the Council's goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2030 will be well-positioned to compete. This is an open call for interest, allowing businesses to contribute creative proposals that could reshape public transport delivery within Milton Keynes, thereby fostering growth and sustainability in the industry.

## Notice

Milton Keynes Council is preparing to retender all of its existing contracted bus services. The current contracts are due end in October 2020, it is likely these will be extended into early 2021 due to the current situation. A dynamic purchasing system is being put in place for the tender process and both PSV and Demand responsive/shared taxi options are included in that, however we wanted to take this opportunity to see if there is a viable, network wide alternative to a route by route tender replacement. We therefore invite interest from operators holding PSV, taxi or private hire licenses that could put forward a network wide solution to compliment a commercial bus network. Key considerations: Solutions can use a mixture of vehicle types but will need to meet accessibility requirements as an overall proposal. Would need to consider how to support MKC's goals of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Operations cannot compete with commercially run bus services. Many of the services in Milton Keynes are wholly or partially supported so this is a significant opportunity to change the way public transport is delivered in the area and we are open to innovative proposals. This is an open call for interest which is expected to lead to further dialogue. To express an interest please email mark.culley@milton-keynes.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39435ccb-b221-4a29-a671-1e5f7ba90f74 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2020 at 11:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39435ccb-b221-4a29-a671-1e5f7ba90f74
- 6 Apr 2020 at 13:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39435ccb-b221-4a29-a671-1e5f7ba90f74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39435ccb-b221-4a29-a671-1e5f7ba90f74
  27th April 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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