Published date: 20 March 2017

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 23 February 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

Location of contract

South West

Procurement reference

PLYM001-DN249930-39823755

Published date

20 March 2017

Closing date

23 February 2018

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

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.


About the buyer

Contact name

Howard Goffin

Address

Ballard House
West Hoe Road
Plymouth
PL1 3BJ
England

Telephone

+44 1752307967

Email

procurement@plymouth.gov.uk

Website

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