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Demand Responsive Transport

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

15 Nov 2019 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "Demand Responsive Transport." This initiative falls under the public road transport services category and supports the council's sustainable transport strategy. The contract is valued at £2,600,000 and will run from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2026, primarily within the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded after a selective procurement method via a negotiated procedure, with the tender period ending on 11 November 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in innovative, demand-responsive models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The awarded contract supports the establishment of an on-demand ride-share scheme, enabling suppliers to engage with a growing market as demand increases, effectively contributing to shifts in travel behaviours and easing transport network pressures.

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Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council invited tenders from providers of demand responsive transport services to introduce an initial on-demand ride-share scheme to Watford, with the ability to scale-up the service as demand grows. This forms a key part of the council's sustainable transport strategy to encourage a modal shift in travel behaviours and relieve pressure on the transport network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a57de53-1cfd-419c-b115-9f4d6967c229
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d9d6e3-f2ee-4ba0-b851-7317d1f05d3f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARRIVA KENT THAMESIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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