Tender

Rural Mobility Fund Pilot

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2021 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is inviting bids for the 'Rural Mobility Fund Pilot', a project aimed at establishing a Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service funded for an initial two-year period. The procurement is categorised under the services industry, specifically focusing on non-scheduled passenger transport. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 20 December 2021. The contract will commence on 1 March 2022 and extend until 29 February 2024, with a total budget allocated of £800,000. The service will predominantly be deployed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport and technology sectors, particularly those offering innovative solutions for real-time booking systems and vehicle provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is designed to support their participation. This initiative not only enhances local transport services but also offers potential growth avenues for providers capable of delivering modern, adaptable transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rural Mobility Fund Pilot

Notice Description

The Authority has secured pilot funding for the provision of Rural Mobility Fund (RMF) Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service for an initial period of two years. This is a flagship service and will bring together a combination of real time booking systems, technology, suitable operator(s) and new vehicles which makes it a first for Gloucestershire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0fffc44-662a-4bd2-8012-3d6fc85d97a3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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