Tender

Demand Responsive Transport Scheme (DRT) for the West of England Combined Authority

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

04 Nov 2022 at 18:20

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the Demand Responsive Transport Scheme (DRT) project. The project aims to pilot DRT services to support the local bus network and contribute to decarbonisation plans. The contract value is GBP 10,000,000, with a tender closing date of 6th December 2022. The contract period is from 2nd April 2023 to 2nd April 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure in the services category, and the buying organisation is the West of England Combined Authority located in Bristol, England.

This tender for the DRT project by the West of England Combined Authority presents an opportunity for businesses interested in road transport services and decarbonisation initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on supporting local bus services and achieving zero emissions fleet vehicles. The project aligns with national and local decarbonising plans, offering a significant business growth opportunity within the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport Scheme (DRT) for the West of England Combined Authority

Notice Description

The West of England Combined Authority (CA) Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which included a proposal to pilot Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) to serve the region. The project is a key deliverable in the Governments ambition to grow bus usage and to deliver better bus services. The project will also contribute towards National and Local Decarbonising Plans to achieve zero emissions fleet vehicles. The main aim of the DRT service is to support the local bus network by offering more service flexibility to parts of the region not directly served by the high frequency services available on the main corridors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26d11e5d-8459-4bef-bd2b-515db6584709
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2996cd50-c346-4fb9-9ed8-5e82b7ea3d84
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6ER
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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