Award

Demand Responsive Transport

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2022 at 08:00

Award Notice
Tender

27 May 2022 at 09:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West & Chester Council has awarded a contract for Demand Responsive Transport services, part of the Transport services category, to CoachScanner. The procurement process started with an open tender with a deadline of June 28, 2022. The contract period is from September 7, 2022, to September 1, 2025. The pilot DRT service aims to cater to the rural area surrounding Frodsham & Helsby, introducing new resources and ensuring full accessibility for passengers with mobility or sensory impairments.

This public procurement contract for Demand Responsive Transport services presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those involved in innovative mobility solutions, to compete and potentially grow their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations focusing on social value could find this tender particularly suitable due to the emphasis on accessibility and community integration. The focus on creating a flexible and user-centric public transport service opens avenues for businesses keen on enhancing transport services in underserved areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport

Notice Description

Cheshire West & Chester Council (CW&C) has made a successful bid to the Rural Mobility Fund to launch a new Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) public bus service serving the rural area surrounding Frodsham & Helsby, as shown in Annex A. A large part of the area is not currently provided with bus services - this will be an additional service, which will complement existing services. This pilot DRT service will test how a flexible service, primarily booked through an App, can provide an option that will meet the travel needs of many people whom the current bus network does not serve. Attractive service branding and proactive marketing will seek to attract new users who are currently lacking affordable transport (particularly younger people). Whilst the service will introduce new resources into the area (three new accessible vehicles) it will also seek to follow 'Total Transport' principles and make better use of existing vehicles through integration with the local Community Transport projects and potentially the Council's in-house fleet, to enhance the service offer. The service will be fully accessible, enabling easy access for passengers with mobility or sensory impairments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4291683-f53a-461c-b321-4650a747e042
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63d83823-2e71-477d-8e77-e62329f99482
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£861,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2022 - 1 Sep 2025 2-3 years
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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COACHSCANNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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