Tender

Demand Responsive Transport

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 13:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services to enhance connectivity across the region, particularly focusing on rural areas. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically public road transport services, classified by CPV code 60112000. The procurement is in the Tender stage, using a selective, restricted procedure with submissions due by 30th January 2026. The project will serve the Yorkshire and the Humber area in the United Kingdom, with the contract running from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2028.

This tender offers a unique opportunity for experienced transport service providers adept at managing vehicle operations to support a public transport initiative. Companies specialising in public transit solutions, particularly those with a focus on rural and demand-responsive services, will find this an attractive prospect. By participating, businesses can expand their market footprint in the public sector and contribute to enhancing regional transport infrastructure. The initiative also encourages innovative solutions that shift preference from single-occupancy car journeys to shared transport services, aligning with sustainable transport goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport

Notice Description

North Lincolnshire Council (the Authority) is seeking tenders for the provision of vehicle operations in support of its Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service. The Authority is seeking to appoint a suitable Provider to support the Authority in achieving the key council outcome of "Connected", which is the ability for the population of North Lincolnshire to be able to access employment, education, social and leisure opportunities regardless of where they live. The aim is to provide suitable coverage of DRT across the Authority that provides key connections primarily but not exclusively to and from isolated rural areas. Where possible the ability to encourage modal shift from single occupancy car journeys in particular also needs to be promoted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f753136f-07b8-4db4-b976-4409e11862e6
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2028 2-3 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
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Green
Contact Email
michelle.green2@northlincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1724298309

Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Further Information

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