Award

LDC-408b On Demand Transport (Application and Call Centre Provider)

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2024 at 10:33

Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2024 at 16:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council has completed the procurement process for the "LDC-408b On Demand Transport (Application and Call Centre Provider)", which aims to enhance connectivity in rural and urban areas of Burntwood and Lichfield. This project, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, seeks to provide a pilot on-demand bus service. The tender process, which was conducted as an open procedure, invited suppliers to provide a mobile phone application for booking the service. The procurement, classified under the software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000), saw its tender period end on 2nd September 2024, with a contract term from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025, and a project value of £50,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in software development, particularly those capable of creating user-friendly mobile applications and managing call centre operations. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable, offering a lucrative prospect for smaller enterprises to expand their operations and establish partnerships with local authorities. The awarded contract to WEDRT, valued at £18,600, indicates an active collaboration focus, providing a growth platform for businesses with expertise in digital solutions for transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LDC-408b On Demand Transport (Application and Call Centre Provider)

Notice Description

"Lichfield On-Demand Bus Service" project will utilise UK Shared Prosperity Funding to provide a pilot scheme to connect residents in rural towns and villages across the locality with urban centres in Burntwood and Lichfield through an on-demand bus service. This aspect of the project is to procure a provider to supply the mobile phone application to allow customers to engage with the programme and book tickets for the services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a602109-80ee-4a9d-a20a-9ab4a327d705
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606d8bb7-2442-45b9-b761-75899594387f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Jun 2025 6-12 months
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
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
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
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEDRT

Further Information

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