Tender

CO0391 Modernising Passenger Transport

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 21:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is inviting bids for the "CO0391 Modernising Passenger Transport" contract, aimed at overhauling the region's passenger transport systems by introducing a Travel Planner and Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) Solution. This project, under the industry category of IT services (consulting, software development, Internet and support), will modernise the existing TravelEssex App to improve customer service and journey planning. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 13 January 2025. The contract will commence on 1 June 2025 for a minimum of four years, with potential extensions subject to funding and service improvements. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above threshold, encouraging consortiums to bid for this opportunity.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital transport solutions and IT services. Companies with expertise in developing Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platforms, journey planning applications, and digital demand-responsive transport systems will find this project particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged to participate, fostering a diverse range of potential bidders. The successful contractor will have a chance to integrate and enhance a key transport service within Essex, securing regular revenue and building a substantial portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CO0391 Modernising Passenger Transport

Notice Description

Essex County Council seeks to procure a Travel Planner and Digital Demand Responsive Transport - DDRT - Solution. To replace the current TravelEssex App and enable the wider modernisation of passenger transport through improved customer service, enhanced journey planning and information. The Solution is considered a MaaS platform and will enable the addition of further functionality, modules or integrations over time under the Agreement, subject to funding, via Continuous Improvement, Additional Services and/or Change Control Notice. The Supplier must provide a Travel Planner which is available in two ways: 1 a web based Travel Planner, which will be seamlessly embedded on the TravelEssex website www.TravelEssex.co.uk and other websites. 2 a TravelEssex App, integrating the journey planning data in item 1 with DDRT in order to enable booking and payment for existing, and future, flexible transport services such as ECC's DigiGo service. ECC is therefore undertaking a Restricted tender under FTS procedures for a rolling contract term with a 4-year minimum period. Please note that Consortiums are encouraged and welcome to bid. The tender can be accessed using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Additional information: Please note that Consortiums are encouraged and welcome to bid. The tender can be accessed using the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8876e422-207b-43e7-979a-94614b4b077d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2029 4-5 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kate Fabricant
Contact Email
kate.fabricant@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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