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Bus Demand Responsive Transport Network Framework Agreement

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Oct 2020 at 16:24

Tender

14 Apr 2020 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has issued a Framework Agreement for the Bus Demand Responsive Transport Network aimed at enhancing transport services across the West Midlands region. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, following the tender period which ended on 15 May 2020. The framework will run for a maximum of ten years from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2030, focusing on the provision of high-frequency, demand-responsive transport solutions. The procurement is classified under the category of services, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, with an open procedure allowing flexibility in bidding for either or both of the two lots: a technology platform and an operating platform.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide innovative technology solutions or operational services. Businesses that can integrate or improve transport technologies, offer fleet management services, or provide drivers and vehicles will find this framework especially relevant. The anticipated overall budget for this project is approximately £10 million, creating avenues for sustained partnerships and investments within the transport sector in the West Midlands.

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Notice Title

Bus Demand Responsive Transport Network Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has established an intelligent Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) network Framework Agreement across the West Midlands area and suitable mini competitions will be undertaken when funding becomes available for various locations that may come online during the framework which is to be for a period of no longer than 10 years. This will afford the necessary investment in vehicles, staff and technology to take place in order to deliver the various potential DRT schemes. The solution needs to be high frequency and demand responsive, capable of integrating with the WMCA's Swift ticketing and operate on-demand plus pre-booked pick up and set down journeys in each area concerned. The Framework consists of 2 Lots as below: Lot 1 - technology platform Lot 2 - operating platform Please note that the anticipated maximum spend value of approximately PS10m is that expected for both Lots 1 and 2, however, this is not known for definite and may ultimately be higher or lower than this figure over the duration of the framework depending on the availability of suitable funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7bb072c-cad4-42ec-9db4-c56b4624762c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5fa6ce8-5055-453d-b19f-f4fe5e69f1bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ARRIVA MIDLANDS NORTH

COACHSCANNER

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

KARHOO

LIFTANGO

MOOVIT

SHOTL TRANSPORTATION

SPARE

STAGECOACH MIDLANDS

VIA TRANSPORTATION

WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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