Award

LDC-408a - On Demand Transport Project (Vehicle and Drivers)

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2024 at 09:51

Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2024 at 15:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council has concluded the procurement process for the "LDC-408a - On Demand Transport Project (Vehicle and Drivers)," which aims to pilot an on-demand bus service connecting rural towns and villages to urban centres in Burntwood and Lichfield. Classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services (excluding waste transport), this project began its procurement with an open procedure, with a total value of £149,999 GBP. The tender, which was published on 12th August 2024, received its award on 7th November 2024, and the contract will run from 2nd December 2024 to 1st June 2025. The project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and focuses on services needed in England.

The awarding of this contract to the supplier WEDRT presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and those within the transport services industry. Businesses in the region that specialise in providing vehicular transport and driver services can greatly benefit from engaging with such public contracts. This project offers a lucrative possibility for companies aiming to expand their service offerings and customer base, whilst contributing to providing essential transport connectivity in rural areas. Prospective bidders were encouraged by the proactive and inclusive procurement approach of Lichfield District Council, with suitability criteria tailored to support SMEs and VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LDC-408a - On Demand Transport Project (Vehicle and Drivers)

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d12ad97-34e2-44da-b2d0-93acc3e2629c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3deb59c8-b313-45b8-8520-03e1215cd27b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,534 £100K-£500K
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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