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title: "Seaton Neighbourhood Bus Serivce- Soft Market Test"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-23"
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# Seaton Neighbourhood Bus Serivce- Soft Market Test

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4afbfd8-7d50-4b22-9649-30c5956350ef

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council is initiating a tender process for the "Seaton Neighbourhood Bus Service - Soft Market Test", aimed at assessing market interest in providing local bus services for the new Seaton development in Plymouth, South West England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 12:00 noon on Thursday, 7th September 2017. Interested suppliers should register on the relevant procurement platform by the stated deadline, with contract activities expected to commence on 14th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for bus operators looking to expand their services, particularly those experienced in local transport solutions. Businesses that specialise in providing transport services, including commercial bus operators, are encouraged to participate in this market test, as Plymouth City Council is actively seeking innovative proposals to reinstate local connectivity in the Seaton area. SMEs are particularly welcome to apply, making this a fitting opportunity for smaller operators looking to grow their presence in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Plymouth City Council is engaging in a soft market test exercise to assess the market's interest in the provision of a local bus service serving the new development at Seaton Neighbourhood. Although this area was served some years ago, the area has not benefitted from a service for several years, and the Council is seeking expressions of interest from bus operators for any commercial service that they may wish to provide. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register their interest via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search 'Seaton Neighbourhood Bus Service'. The deadline for submitting proposals is 12:00 noon on Thursday 7th September 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f9a3ed-f8d3-4b16-a058-b82ef3f292e5 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2017 at 08:37 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f9a3ed-f8d3-4b16-a058-b82ef3f292e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f9a3ed-f8d3-4b16-a058-b82ef3f292e5
  23rd August 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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