Planning

tfl_scp_001783 Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

23 Mar 2018 at 11:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Transport for London (TfL) for the contract titled "tfl_scp_001783 Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial." This initiative falls within the transport industry category and is set in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the key milestone for this opportunity is the engagement end date, which is scheduled for 23rd June 2018. The total estimated value of the project is £700,000, aimed at exploring demand responsive bus services to enhance public transport availability in London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, consultancy, software development, and research, particularly those specialising in demand responsive systems. Companies that provide innovative solutions in routing technology or that have proven experience in similar trials are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can contribute to the future of sustainable travel while expanding their market presence through collaboration with a major public sector buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

tfl_scp_001783 Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial

Notice Description

Demand responsive bus services are those provided by public service vehicles which follow either flexible routes, flexible timetables, or both. These types of service have existed in various forms for several decades. However, in recent years improvements in technology, including vastly improved routing algorithms, have opened up a number of new opportunities which could be used to enhance the availability of public transport for Londoners. We are exploring demand responsive bus services to better understand their potential to enhance London's transport network. In particular, and as articulated in the Mayor's Transport Strategy (MTS), we believe this type of service may have the potential to contribute to sustainable travel by: * helping to achieve modal shift to public transport in areas where car dependence is greatest; * acting as a complement to the existing network and improving affordable access to essential services, employment, education and retail opportunities in areas with lower service coverage; and * helping to promote a preference for travel by public transport and active modes amongst those moving into new residential areas. We are considering working with a supplier (or suppliers) to run a co-funded demand responsive bus service trial(s). Additional information: TfL is seeking market feedback in relation to the potential procurement of a demand responsive bus service trial. TfL's aim is to better understand market interest and capability and to gather market feedback on TfL's approach to any potential trial. Interested suppliers are requested to complete and return a market sounding questionnaire which can be found on TfL's e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03e61921-2724-4747-9c38-462317fcbe2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7dc75ae-db34-44e8-8ba5-7174cefe7b60
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

60100000 - Road transport services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8NJ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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