Published date: 12 November 2021

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 19 November 2021

Contract summary

Industry

  • Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60170000

Location of contract

East of England

Procurement reference

BBC EN 02693

Published date

12 November 2021

Closing date

19 November 2021

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Rural Bus Network

Bedford Borough Council is looking to re-tender its Rural Bus Network Contract and invites bus operators to attend a Market Engagement session on Tuesday 23rd November.

The purpose of this Market Engagement session is to provide a brief overview of the requirements, to gain feedback and to better understand the current risks, interest and to seek ideas from the market to ensure the Council can develop Tender that will be attractive to bidders whilst ensuring the Rural Bus Network is better served.

The market engagement session will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 23rd November. Please express your interest in attending via the Councils e-procurement portal (In-Tend). Please see the link below.

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ProjectManage/2693

Please register your interest in attending by Friday 19th November 2021.


About the buyer

Contact name

Jessica Covey

Address

Borough Hall,Cauldwell Street
BEDFORD
MK429AP
England

Telephone

441234276113

Email

jessica.covey@bedford.gov.uk