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title: "How well is the industry doing meeting the needs of passengers when trains become stranded"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOCUS"
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# How well is the industry doing meeting the needs of passengers when trains become stranded

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOCUS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb608776-0164-4366-914d-c4be72369d73

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this public procurement contract is Transport Focus located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The title of the tender is "How well is the industry doing meeting the needs of passengers when trains become stranded" in the industry category of Transport services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a total contract value of £50,000. The procurement method is limited, specifically using competitive quotation below the threshold. The deadline for tender submissions is on 10th July 2023, and the contract period is set to start on 21st July 2023, lasting until 21st December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially in the goods sector, to provide services that aim to understand how well the rail industry caters to passengers when trains experience stranded situations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suited for bidding. Businesses interested in competitive quotation processes below the threshold should consider applying before the deadline in July 2023 to potentially secure a contract with Transport Focus to work on this important industry-focused project.

## Notice

We want to procure services to understand how well the rail industry is meeting the needs of passengers when trains become stranded. A full brief and details of how to apply is included in the attached document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a7e9c6-f40a-406c-9700-d346b05db164 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2023 - 21 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOCUS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2023 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a7e9c6-f40a-406c-9700-d346b05db164

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a7e9c6-f40a-406c-9700-d346b05db164
  13th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a249346-1681-41aa-a62e-7e333493f9e7
  Meeting the needs of passengers when trains become stranded, how well is the rail industry doing? Project brief and details of how to apply.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.transportfocus.org.uk

## Provenance

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