Planning

Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

27 Mar 2018 at 10:36

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Mar 2018 at 10:03

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Mar 2018 at 09:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial" tender is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Transport for London. The procurement focuses on transport services that are responsive to demand, aimed at enhancing public transport availability in London. Interested suppliers must respond to the Market Sounding Questionnaire by 10 April 2018, with submissions managed through the TfL e-tendering portal. The engagement deadline for interested parties is crucial for potential bidders, and services will be delivered within the London region in accordance with the Mayor's Transport Strategy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in flexible transport solutions, consultancy, and technology development for public transport systems. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering expert insights or solutions that can improve service delivery. This initiative not only aims to enhance public transport accessibility but can also lead to collaborative ventures that leverage technological advancements in transport systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial

Notice Description

Demand responsive bus services are those provided by public service vehicles which follow either flexible routes, flexible timetables, or both. These types of service have existed in various forms for several decades. However, in recent years improvements in technology, including vastly improved routing algorithms, have opened up a number of new opportunities which could be used to enhance the availability of public transport for Londoners. We are exploring demand responsive bus services to better understand their potential to enhance London's transport network. In particular, and as articulated in the Mayor's Transport Strategy (MTS), we believe this type of service may have the potential to contribute to sustainable travel by 1) helping to achieve modal shift to public transport in areas where car dependence is greatest; 2) acting as a complement to the existing network and improving affordable access to essential services, employment, education and retail opportunities in areas with lower service coverage; and 3) helping to promote a preference for travel by public transport and active modes amongst those moving into new residential areas. We are considering working with a supplier (or suppliers) to run a co funded demand responsive bus service trial(s). In order to better understand market interest and capability, and to gather market feedback on our proposed approach to any potential trial(s), TfL request that suppliers complete and return the attached Market Sounding Questionnaire by 10 April 2018, all responses should be submitted via TfL's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com You will need to register on the portal (if you have not done so already), this is a simple process that will only take a few minutes - just follow the online instructions. Once registered please search for 'Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial'. Additional information: In order to better understand market interest and capability, and to gather market feedback on our proposed approach to any potential trial(s), TfL request that suppliers complete and return the attached Market Sounding Questionnaire by 10 April 2018, all responses should be submitted via TfL's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com You will need to register on the portal (if you have not done so already), this is a simple process that will only take a few minutes - just follow the online instructions. Once registered please search for 'Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d29ab6e-dbd9-4c3a-af26-51c88486780b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64d2bda2-680e-43df-81fe-f6df1bd0466c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60100000 - Road transport services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8NJ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

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