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Demand Responsive Transport Booking System

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Aug 2021 at 09:11

Award Notice
Tender

09 Jun 2021 at 09:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Demand Responsive Transport Booking System." This initiative falls under the transport services industry category and is set within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract awarded on August 13, 2021, following a successful tender submission. The contract period spans from August 23, 2021, to August 31, 2025. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender originally published on June 9, 2021, and ended on June 28, 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in the development of transport technology solutions, particularly those capable of delivering scheduling and booking platforms, as well as mobile applications for journey bookings and payments. Companies that provide technical support services or planning services, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), are well suited to compete in this procurement. With funding secured from the Department for Transport's Rural Mobility Fund to enhance transport services in the Staffordshire Moorlands, this contract enables businesses to engage in innovative solutions that can improve community accessibility and transport efficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport Booking System

Notice Description

The project is based upon the delivery of an improved and more easily accessible Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service, which will link directly with existing local services at key interchanges. This should improve facilities at interchange points to include shelters, lighting, and Real Time Passenger Information screens (RTPI), where possible. This operational area is large, with a rurally dispersed population and difficult terrain within the Peak District National Park (PDNP). Conventional buses cannot easily operate or even access much of the minor road network. The existing local service network, both commercial and tendered, is structured around linking the main towns with villages along each route. It is a challenge to deliver timetabled services that provide for resident's needs, set against not having services with too many variations or lengthy diversions which can make it less attractive to use. Balancing passenger numbers against the cost of operating bus services, which meet the needs of residents without access to transport, is a challenge. Staffordshire County Council have been successful in securing funding from the Department for Transport 'Rural Mobility Fund' (RMF) for an expanded demand responsive bus (DRT) service in the Staffordshire Moorlands area. Full details of the service proposals can be seen on our website at Staffordshire Moorlands - Rural Mobility Fund - Staffordshire County Council. It is strongly recommended that bidders read the RMF submission alongside this tender before bidding. https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Transport/transportplanning/Funding-bids/Staffordshire-Moorlands-Demand-Responsive-Transport-DRT.aspx The service will involve the operation of three brand new accessible minibuses across the area with interchange to core local bus services, to facilitate longer distance journeys and maximise the efficiency of the DRT. This procurement is for Staffordshire County Council to procure a technology partner to deliver a new scheduling and booking service (booking platform) including an 'App' for journey bookings and payments. The journey scheduling will ensure that journey capacity is maximised, and connections will be guaranteed by linking to the tracking technology on the local bus services. A single ticketing structure will be introduced across the DRT and local bus service journeys. To apply contact Sharon.bowers@staffordshire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc630ab3-2a52-4297-a1c6-0599a05b6126
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c0e039b-dac3-44d5-8f00-56f5aa44af78
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

71356300 - Technical support services

71356400 - Technical planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 4-5 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIA VAN TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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