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title: "BUS STOP PRINTED TIMETABLE POSTING SERVICE: Pilot Scheme"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# BUS STOP PRINTED TIMETABLE POSTING SERVICE: Pilot Scheme

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7ace5db-bff8-4c3d-8dc7-786ffe297691

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the "BUS STOP PRINTED TIMETABLE POSTING SERVICE: Pilot Scheme," aimed at improving the coordination of bus stop printed timetable postings in the Essex region. The engagement end date for this preliminary stage is set for 10 February 2022. This initiative falls under the motor vehicles industry and is specifically designed to support the recovery of bus services post-Covid. Interested suppliers can find further information on the council's official website.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in printing and logistics services, particularly those experienced in handling large production volumes and adhering to strict posting schedules. The successful supplier will be tasked with posting approximately 6,000 bus timetable artworks annually, especially in peak months of April and September. Businesses that can demonstrate the capacity to manage these posting requirements while complying with local regulations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Essex County Council are keen to explore potential interest for the supply of a Bus Stop Printed Timetable Posting Service which will run as an initial pilot scheme. The council wish to follow by engaging with potential suppliers who register an interest for this service. ECC are working to help with the recovery of bus services in Essex Post-Covid by centralising the coordination of bus stop printed timetable posting. The pilot scheme will see the Council's Local Bus timetable artworks posted by an agreed supplier, with agreed monthly posting schedules. Essex County Council will be responsible for producing and printing local bus timetable artworks in line with route registration changes. The agreed supplier will be responsible for the posting of roadside timetable artworks at bus stops, evidencing the posting at each stop and completing each posting ahead of service change. Piloted contract length to be confirmed. Additional information: * ECC expect to produce around 6,000 artworks per annum for posting. Peak months for workload correlate with the general trends of national bus changes (April and September). * Artworks printed by the Council's preferred print supplier and couriered to suppliers for posting. * Timetable material will be provided in typically three sizes: 32cm x 43cm | 32cm x 74cm | 32cm x 101cm - large ES-ECC3, although some bespoke sizes may be produced over lifespan of pilot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbdaf9a-ebdf-4efb-bcfe-620b4aefac34 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34210000 - Vehicle bodies

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 14:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbdaf9a-ebdf-4efb-bcfe-620b4aefac34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbdaf9a-ebdf-4efb-bcfe-620b4aefac34
  1st February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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