Published date: 18 July 2017
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000
Administration, defence and social security services - 75000000
Provision of services to the community - 75200000
Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions - 85312400
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
South West
Procurement reference
PLYM001-DN285954-44744872
Published date
18 July 2017
Closing date
23 February 2018
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Plymouth City Council is engaging in a soft market test exercise to assess the market's capacity, interest and capability in the provision of Shopmobility, a Demand Responsive Community Transport Service and an Adapted Bike Hire service.
These services are highly valued by local residents and visitors to the city who are unable, or find it difficult, to access city centre facilities or travel on conventional bus or taxi services as a result of their age or disability, giving them freedom and independence and enhancing their quality of life.
All services have been provided by an external supplier for many years, with significant input from volunteers, and the Council is seeking views from interested parties able to provide innovative solutions for the sustainable continuation of these services. Whilst there may be funding available to support this provision, the Council is interested in ideas and opportunities that would deliver the requirement and generate income to cover costs.
The current provider benefits from a significant amount of volunteering to help run services. The Council is unable to guarantee that this volunteering will continue under a new contract.
Supplier's interested in the opportunity should visit www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk to register their interest and obtain more information about the opportunity. All proposals should be submitted through the portal no later than 12:00 (noon) on Monday 21st August.
About the buyer
Contact name
Debbie Newcombe
Address
Ballard House
West Hoe Road
Plymouth
PL1 3BJ
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1752307967
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