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title: "Foot Passenger Ferry Operation"
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buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Foot Passenger Ferry Operation

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1a164e0-0f22-42a7-88a1-cc0e1b2f608c

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Foot Passenger Ferry Operation" project, focusing on the transport services industry in the South West region of England. This contract is intended to ensure continuity of service for an established ferry operation, effective from July 2017. The engagement end date for expressions of interest is set for 12:00 (noon) on Monday 17th April 2016. The council is conducting this process with a planning stage milestone in place and a contract value estimated at £2,000,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the transport services sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in ferry operations or related transport services would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of accommodating both daily commuters and a growing tourist clientele in the vibrant Plymouth area, which has seen a 40% increase in passenger numbers over the past six years.

## Notice

The end to the current agreement to operate a foot passenger ferry operation in the Plymouth waterfront area is approaching. Plymouth City Council is looking to let a contract to ensure continuity of service for this established and well used transport link, effective from July 2017 and is keen to hear from operators who would be interested in the contract, which will be subject to competition. The operation has seen passenger numbers increase over the course of the current contract term. Growth has exceeded 40% over the last six and a half years, averaging over 180,000 users/patrons (individual ticket sales) per annum over the previous 3 years. The operation serves both daily commuters and growing seasonal tourist trade as the City of Plymouth continues to thrive. Plymouth City Council would like to advise that this is not a Call for Competition. All Expressions of Interest should be submitted via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk by 12:00 (noon) on Monday 17th April 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a120e28-9a6b-46af-a6eb-e9af682c4d41 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 20 Mar 2017 at 09:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a120e28-9a6b-46af-a6eb-e9af682c4d41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a120e28-9a6b-46af-a6eb-e9af682c4d41
  20th March 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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