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title: "Soft Market Test for the provision of a used coach fleet"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-16"
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# Soft Market Test for the provision of a used coach fleet

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb7c70eb-8b45-4820-9883-4c493a8c9d7c

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## Summary

Peterborough City Council is currently at the planning stage of a tender process titled "Soft Market Test for the provision of a used coach fleet." The council is exploring the market for the procurement of five used passenger coaches intended to support its home to school transport service. The coaches will be operated by Peterborough Ltd T/A Aragon Direct Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of the City Council. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 16th August 2021. This procurement falls under the category of second-hand goods vehicles and is located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of used vehicles, particularly those with experience in the public transport sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable, as the council is keen to encourage broad participation in this procurement. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in maintaining and operating passenger coaches will be well-placed to compete in this market, potentially leading to significant partnerships with local authorities.

## Notice

Peterborough City Council is exploring the market for the provision of 5 used passenger coaches to support its home to school transport service. The coaches will be owned by the Council but operated and managed by Peterborough Ltd T/A Aragon Direct Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of the City Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceb9ce33-454c-4e07-bb51-6f6b6dde881b |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34137000 - Second-hand goods vehicles

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2021 at 15:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceb9ce33-454c-4e07-bb51-6f6b6dde881b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceb9ce33-454c-4e07-bb51-6f6b6dde881b
  16th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=944094c6-10e6-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities

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