--- title: "Request for Information/Market Research - Aberdeen City - Express P&R Bus Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000577354" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577354" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000577354.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000577354.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-14" --- # Request for Information/Market Research - Aberdeen City - Express P&R Bus Service Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577354 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577354) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000577354.json) ## Summary Aberdeen City Council is initiating a planned procurement process for the "Request for Information/Market Research - Aberdeen City - Express P&R Bus Service." This tender focuses on services related to developing future contractual arrangements for a shuttle bus service between Craibstone Park and Ride and Aberdeen City Centre. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the buyer based in Aberdeen, UK. The notice was published on 14 March 2019, and suppliers are encouraged to respond by 3 June 2019 to shape future requirements and assist in market understanding. This request for information presents opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in public transport services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in shuttle bus operations and an understanding of effective service delivery will be well-suited to engage in this process. By participating, businesses can position themselves for potential future contracts related to public transport services in Aberdeen, fostering growth through responsive and innovative service offerings. ## Notice Request for Information. Aberdeen City Council is currently considering its options regarding the future of the contractual arrangements for a shuttle bus service between Craibstone Park and Ride (P&R) and Aberdeen City Centre. As part of our fact-finding process, The Council is inviting a number of suppliers to provide information requested in the attached "Request for Information" document. It is hoped this will assist Council staff in shaping their requirements for the future, understanding the current market and future developments, and developing the best value strategy for any future procurement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Request for Information Aberdeen City Council is currently considering its options regarding the future of the contractual arrangements for a shuttle bus service between Craibstone Park and Ride (P&R) and Aberdeen City Centre. As part of our fact-finding process, The Council is inviting a number of suppliers to provide information requested in the attached "Request for Information" document. It is hoped this will assist Council staff in shaping their requirements for the future, understanding the current market and future developments, and developing the best value strategy for any future procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348276 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jun 2019 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 14 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348276 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR348276&idx=1 14th March 2019 - Request for Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348276 Request for Information/Market Research - Aberdeen City - Express P&R Bus Service - Request for Information. Aberdeen City Council is currently considering its options regarding the future of the contractual arrangements for a shuttle bus service between Craibstone Park and Ride (P&R) and Aberdeen City Centre. As part of our fact-finding process, The Council is inviting a number of suppliers to provide information requested in the attached "Request for Information" document. It is hoped this will assist Council staff in shaping their requirements for the future, understanding the current market and future developments, and developing the best value strategy for any future procurement. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577354 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=577354 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577354. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000577354.json.