Planning

Digital DRT Market Engagement

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Jun 2022 at 08:49

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 May 2022 at 08:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Digital DRT Market Engagement," which aims to trial Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) in response to the National Bus Strategy introduced by the government. The procurement process is being initiated with indicative funding to further refine a set of proposals for consideration by the Department for Transport. Key engagement activities must be completed by 24 June 2022, and the procurement is classified under software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), as well as IT services for consulting and software development (CPV code 72000000). The tender is focused in the region of England, within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and demand-responsive transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this engagement process, particularly those that can provide innovative software solutions or support services for transport systems. Successful involvement in this project could facilitate further collaborations and projects within the growing transport technology sector, enhancing business growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital DRT Market Engagement

Notice Description

In response to the National Bus Strategy launched by the government in March 2021, Somerset County Council (SCC) submitted a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which included a proposal to trial Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) in the County. SCC has been awarded indicative funding to progress an element of the proposals submitted initially and a further refined set of proposals has been submitted to the Department for Transport (DfT) for further consideration. Subject to final confirmation of the funding SCC would like to trial Digital DRT, particularly acting as a feeder service into a designated mobility hub.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca574e4c-4d0a-4e5f-856f-af034016dc2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefe2ccf-805b-4c77-8b9c-c9e191460d82
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kyesha Henson
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001232224

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
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
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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