Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Croydon
8 Mint Walk
Croydon
CR0 1EA
Contact
Margaret Archibong
margaret.archibong@croydon.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI62 - Croydon
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Prior notice information for Pre engagement Marketing Bus Shelters and Advertising
Reference number
LBC/TN/160
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79341000 - Advertising services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The London Borough of Croydon is seeking information from potential contractors as part of a soft market testing exercise for the provision of 112 bus shelters within the borough and associated advertising.This documentation outlines the Councils draft strategy and current proposals in terms of key service delivery requirements and projected scope.It should be noted that this is not a call for competition and no information provided in response to this questionnaire will be used by the Council in assessing providers during the procurement process.This is not a call for competition. We are looking for an organisation to provide Bus Shelters and Advertising ServicesPlease register your interest by submitting the questionnaire on the Croydon Tenders Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 45213315 - Bus-stop shelter construction work
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 44212321 - Bus shelters
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI62 - Croydon
Main site or place of performance
Croydon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking for an organisation to provide Bus Shelters and Advertising ServicesPlease register your interest by submitting the questionnaire on the Croydon Tenders Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/.There is no existing service provision at the 112 sites.‘The requirement is provision, installation, maintenance & cleaning of the shelters with associated advertising at locations right across the borough.The council’s preference is for digital advertising but would rely on the expertise of its partner to deliver the maximum return. Digital advertising consent for circa 60 bus shelter sites has been granted but these would be subject to the council’s application process for a new applicant.’
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
22 March 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Croydon Council are seeking views through a soft market testing exercise in relation to a forthcoming Bus Shelter and Advertising.Interested providers are invited to respond to the soft market testing information which can be accessed via the Croydon Tenders Portal. The completed expressions of interestquestionnaire should be uploaded no later than 12 Noon on 15th April 2024 and should be returned to the Council using the Croydon Tenders Portal electronic tendering system only.The Council reserves the right to hold interviews for interested organisations that respond to the soft market testing to further support this exercise. Please note the Council retains sole discretion as to which (if any) interested organisations it will invite to soft market testing interview.This is not a formal tender opportunity and there is no guarantee of any tender opportunityarising following this period of soft market testing. Any subsequent tenders will be advertised accordingly via The Croydon Tenders Portal and Find a Tender Service.The Council is using the Croydon Tenders portal to conduct this exercise, which can be accessed using this link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/.The Council is using the Croydon Tenders portal to conduct this exercise, which can be accessed using this link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/. The use of this system allows a full audit trail of communication with providers to ensure fair treatment as well as to maintain full confidentiality. If you require assistance in using the Croydon Tenders portal please contact their Support Helpdesk by email support@in-tend.co.uk for all support issues. This will auto-log a support ticket. On logging a ticket, if you have not already logged one before, you will be issued with a registration email that will give you instructions to allow you to log in, log, review and update your own tickets. In emergency situations you can contact their Support Service Desk on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. Please note the Support Service Desk will not be able to answer anymarket test specific enquiries.