*PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE* Smart School Transport Solution for The Education Authority

A Prior Information Notice
by THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Future Contract (Supply)
Duration
not specified
Value
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Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
20 Dec 2023
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

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Location

Belfast

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The Education Authority (EA) would like to invite participation in a Pre-Market Engagement exercise to seek the views of the market for a ‘Smart School Transport’ solution. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Exercise is for the Education Authority (EA) to gain an understanding of the latest developments and innovative solutions to enable delivery of safer and more efficient home to school transport in Northern Ireland.

Total Quantity or Scope

** This is not a tender exercise by the Education Authority** … This PME exercise will be used to assist EA in gaining a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirements, the most appropriate procurement and operational approach, the capacity of the market to deliver the requirements and an opportunity for the market to highlight any possible risks or issues that may not have previously been considered.As part of the PME exercise, respondents may be invited to a follow-up session to explore and discuss the information provided in their response via MS Teams within an agreed time frame. This session may include providing a demonstration of the proposed Transport solution. EA is also seeking indicative costs to help inform the business case on the commercial aspects for the delivery and implementation of the solution. The PME exercise is not part of a formal procurement process. If you wish to participate in a pre market engagement session please download and complete document “EA SMART Bus Solution PME Questionnaire” and return to Caroline McCann (caroline.mccann2@eani.org.uk ) and Jenna Ambrose (jenna.ambrose@eani.org.uk) no later than 12 noon on Monday 22nd January 2024.

CPV Codes

  • 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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