Award

Demand Responsive Transport Network

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2021 at 17:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Demand Responsive Transport Network" initiated by Milton Keynes Council. This contract falls under the transport services industry and focuses on providing a demand responsive transport service across the borough of Milton Keynes. The procurement method used was a limited tender, with the contract awarded on 2nd February 2021, and it is effective from 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for a further two years. Key locations include the entire Milton Keynes area, which also encompasses rural regions and new developments, while cross-boundary trips remain outside the contract's scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in operating demand responsive transport systems or similar public transport solutions. Companies with capabilities in software development for transport management or those involved in community transport services would be particularly well-suited to explore this contract. The shift towards demand responsive transport by the Council is likely to create a competitive landscape for services that can integrate smoothly with existing transport networks, paving the way for growth in this sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport Network

Notice Description

Award of contract after further competition under CU2688 Local Bus Service DPS - Lot 2 Shared Taxi and Demand Responsive Service. Contract awarded for a period of 3 years with an option to extend by 12 months for further two years. The Council has taken the decision to move most of its subsidised network to demand responsive transport. The contract is for the operation and the software to run a full 'corner to corner' DRT service within the parameters laid out by the Council. The service will integrate rather than compete with the commercial local bus network.Within scope are the possible adaptation of the service to hub and spoke or transfer based if patronage grows significantly. The entire borough of Milton Keynes, including rural areas and new developments that may begin during the contract period are within scope. Cross Boundary trips are not within scope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-282b684c-513b-4b21-bdf8-b523b304056c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58986d6-714e-49c1-9bc6-9a5fe00c992e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIA TRANSPORTATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-282b684c-513b-4b21-bdf8-b523b304056c-2021-03-19T17:45:08Z",
    "date": "2021-03-19T17:45:08Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-282b684c-513b-4b21-bdf8-b523b304056c",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "MT222300",
        "title": "Demand Responsive Transport Network",
        "description": "Award of contract after further competition under CU2688 Local Bus Service DPS - Lot 2 Shared Taxi and Demand Responsive Service. Contract awarded for a period of 3 years with an option to extend by 12 months for further two years. The Council has taken the decision to move most of its subsidised network to demand responsive transport. The contract is for the operation and the software to run a full 'corner to corner' DRT service within the parameters laid out by the Council. The service will integrate rather than compete with the commercial local bus network.Within scope are the possible adaptation of the service to hub and spoke or transfer based if patronage grows significantly. The entire borough of Milton Keynes, including rural areas and new developments that may begin during the contract period are within scope. Cross Boundary trips are not within scope.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60100000",
            "description": "Road transport services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 5000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2021-01-01T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2021-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-26834",
            "name": "Milton Keynes Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Milton Keynes Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East",
                "locality": "Milton Keynes",
                "postalCode": "MK9 3EJ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1908691691"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-10429122",
            "name": "Via Transportation UK Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Via Transportation UK Ltd",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "10429122"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "10429122, London"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-26834",
        "name": "Milton Keynes Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-282b684c-513b-4b21-bdf8-b523b304056c-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2021-02-02T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2021-03-19T17:45:08Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 8000000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-10429122",
                    "name": "Via Transportation UK Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2021-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58986d6-714e-49c1-9bc6-9a5fe00c992e",
                    "datePublished": "2021-03-19T17:45:08Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.",
                    "url": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR161600"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}