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SCC - MS - Local Bus Routes 2024 - DDRT Surrey East

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has awarded the contract for the digital demand responsive transport (DDRT) service in East Surrey. This procurement falls under the transport services category (CPV: 60000000) and is focused on providing enhanced and sustainable travel opportunities. The service will cover the Surrey East operating area, accommodating up to six buses and a booking call centre. This initiative aims to extend the accessibility of public transport options to more Surrey residents, including those in isolated areas. The procurement process involved a mini-competition under the Public Bus Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract, valued at £2,794,686, will run from 2nd September 2024 to 29th August 2026. This project was awarded to the East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership, an SME and VCSE, on 30th July 2024.

This opportunity offers significant potential business growth for SMEs and VCSEs in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in digital demand-responsive services. The demand for enhanced public transport solutions is growing, presenting a market for innovative transport providers to secure long-term contracts. Businesses capable of integrating digital booking systems and managing demand-responsive fleets will be well-positioned to leverage this contract. The inclusion of a call centre component also suggests opportunities for enterprises with customer service capabilities to support operational logistics. This project could act as a valuable model for similar initiatives in other regions, making it essential for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in sustainable transport services.

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Notice Title

SCC - MS - Local Bus Routes 2024 - DDRT Surrey East

Notice Description

This mini competition is to encompass the retendering of 1 enhanced DDRT (Digital Demand Responsive Transport) service in East Surrey. Currently 6 services are operating in Surrey and the requirement is for Surrey to have an increased number of travel opportunities making DDRT available to a greater number of Surrey residents. The contract is the operation of the Surrey connect DDRT bus service in the Surrey East operating area, for up to six buses and a booking call centre. Surrey connect is a digital on demand bus service, known as a Digital Demand Responsive Transport solution, that is available in Surrey which enables residents to book a convenient bus journey when they need it, up to 7 days in advance or 30 minutes before you travel. It has been rolled out to improve access to sustainable travel where fewer traditional bus services are on offer. This service can help people who may be isolated due to their location and those who have had to traditionally be heavily car dependent. We tendered 2+1-year contracts in January 2024 via the Public Bus Dynamic Purchasing System for operators to run the services on the behalf of SCC in 4 main areas: Surrey North, Surrey Southwest, Surrey Central and Surrey East. We successfully awarded 3 of the 4 areas but are retendering Surrey East due to the bids we received being incompatible with our requirements. We have adjusted the scope to allow for diesel buses in the first year of the contract, due to the lack of charging options in Tandridge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2294e6b-60f1-4da6-af90-74dd615bfce4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af40a97a-a43b-4a3a-be0b-ef99c2985b62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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)

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,794,686 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,794,686 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 29 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP

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