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tfl_scp_001783 Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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11 Jun 2018 at 09:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial," initiated by Transport for London (TfL), is currently in the planning stage. This opportunity falls within the transport equipment industry category and is aimed at enhancing London's transport network. Suppliers interested in participating must submit their Expressions of Interest via TfL's e-tendering portal by 12:00 noon on 5th July 2018. The trial is scheduled to run from 31st December 2018 to 31st December 2019, with a total contract value of £750,000. The trial is targeted at outer London locations to explore flexible bus services that can complement existing transportation options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing innovative Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly advantageous. By participating in this trial, businesses can contribute to sustainable transport solutions while enhancing their service offerings, ultimately driving growth in the rapidly evolving transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

tfl_scp_001783 Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial

Notice Description

The Mayor's Transport Strategy (MTS) confirms the critical role of the bus network in ensuring that, by 2041, 80 per cent of journeys are made by walking, cycling or on public transport. We want to understand the potential contribution of a demand responsive bus service to achieving this mode shift objective and to enhance Londoner's transport options more generally. Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services are those provided by a public service vehicle which follows a flexible route, a flexible timetable or both. These have existed in various forms for several decades. However, in recent years improvements in technology, and the introduction of vastly improved routing algorithms, have opened up a number of new transit possibilities. TfL is exploring DRT to better understand its potential to enhance London's transport network. In particular, and as articulated in the MTS, TfL believes DRT 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. As part of this, TfL is looking to work together with a supplier to run a co-funded Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial in outer London. The trial will help TfL to better understand this emerging transport model, and set standards on issues important to TfL and the Mayor such as accessibility, driver conditions, air quality, customer service, complementing not competing with the core network and supporting the wider goals of the MTS. The first stage of the procurement process for this trial requires interested suppliers to complete an Expression of Interest Questionnaire (EoIQ) which can be accessed and submitted via the TfL e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com. You will need to register on the portal (if you have not done so already), this is a simple process that will only take a few minutes - just follow the online instructions. Once registered please search for 'Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial'. All EoIQ responses must be received via the portal by 12:00 (Noon) on 5th July 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a236b942-03e9-4839-9475-5789ae5ea5a1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34121100 - Public-service buses

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Emma Milam
Contact Email
emma.milam@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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