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title: "Rail Charter - Blackpool Air Show 2019"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c092c53-89db-487b-bfaf-e49750f13988"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-09"
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# Rail Charter - Blackpool Air Show 2019

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c092c53-89db-487b-bfaf-e49750f13988

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Rail Charter - Blackpool Air Show 2019". This project aims to commission a rail charter for a one-off excursion aligned with the Blackpool Air Show scheduled for the 10th and 11th of August 2019. Interested operators should note that the engagement end date is set for the 9th of November 2018. The procurement falls under the travel agency and public transport services industry category, specifically targeting the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing rail excursion services, travel agency, and tourism assistance. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to collaborate with local authorities and are adept at delivering successful transport solutions for events would be well-suited to compete. The outcomes of this pilot project could pave the way for a more extensive rail charter programme in subsequent years, thereby fostering long-term business growth in the tourism sector.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is seeking to commission a rail charter from a suitably experienced and capable operator who would be interested in working in partnership to make this project a success. It is proposed that a one-off excursion focused on the Blackpool Air Show 2019 (10th/11th August) is commissioned as a pilot for a prospective programme for 2020 and ensuing years. The Council believes that the resort offers a highly commercial proposition for rail excursion operators and would like to hear from operators who would be interested in delivering the pilot and developing further options for a rail charter programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6533cd61-6050-4fa9-a6ca-718b653eddf9 |
| 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 | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Nov 2018 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
- 63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2018 at 09:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6533cd61-6050-4fa9-a6ca-718b653eddf9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6533cd61-6050-4fa9-a6ca-718b653eddf9
  9th August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b3af6e1b-1a9b-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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