Scope
Reference
PL0080
Description
Essex County Council (the Council) currently supports the Colchester Park and Ride Service, as part of our aims to provide a 'last mile' sustainable journey, to reduce congestion in the city centre and mitigate the resulting emissions.
May/June 2025: The Council are considering potential operating models, and so request that interested parties respond to the Market Research document issued by 17:00 on 13th June 2025.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,400,000 excluding VAT
- £4,080,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 September 2026 to 25 September 2029
- Possible extension to 25 September 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 June 2025
Engagement process description
The Council are considering potential operating models, and so request that interested parties respond to the Market Research document issued by 17:00 on 13th June 2025.
The Market Research features two main questions, accessible through the associated ProContract project: 'PL0080 Colchester Park and Ride Services'. Please note there are two ProContract projects under this name, with the one being used from this point onwards 'DN776690'.
This activity is a request is for information only, and it is not an invitation to tender or treat with the Council for Park and Ride operations. If you have any questions regarding this exercise, please submit them via the ProContract Portal and we will reply to your questions as soon as possible.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Email: gemma.longman@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government