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Milton Keynes Council - Demand Responsive Transport Network

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2021 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes Council has recently completed the public procurement process for the "Demand Responsive Transport Network" tender, aimed at modernising its local transport services due to rising operational costs and post-COVID challenges. This contract is classified under road transport services and is valued at £5 million. The procurement method employed was a further competition under the Local Bus Service Dynamic Purchasing System for Lot 2, which is specifically for Shared Taxi and Demand Responsive Services. The contract will commence on 1 April 2021 and is set to run for three years until 31 March 2024, with an option to extend for an additional two years depending on service needs. This procurement opportunity is ideal for companies providing innovative transport solutions, particularly those specialising in demand-responsive and shared transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the Council's interest in adapting services to meet growth in patronage, including the integration of rural and urban developments within Milton Keynes. This contract represents a potential avenue for businesses to contribute to local transport infrastructure and service delivery while ensuing sustainable operational frameworks in a post-pandemic context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Milton Keynes Council - Demand Responsive Transport Network

Notice Description

Further competition under Milton Keynes Council Local Bus Service DPS - Lot 2 Shared Taxi and Demand Responsive Service. Due to the increasing costs of the subsidised bus network making it unsustainable and the impact of COVID bringing the ongoing pressures to a head, The Council has taken the decision to move most of its subsidised network to demand responsive transport. The Council is seeking a contract for the operation and the software to run a full 'corner to corner' DRT service within the parameters laid out by the Council. The service will need to integrate rather than compete with the commercial local bus network. Within scope are the possible adaptation of the service to hub and spoke or transfer based if patronage grows significantly. The entire borough of Milton Keynes, including rural areas and new developments that may begin during the contract period are within scope. Cross Boundary trips are not within scope. The Council proposes to enter into Contract for an initial period of three years with the successful tenderer (Service Provider). There will be options to extend by 12 months for a further two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d68e8df3-5b61-42cf-8f23-7318a878ff63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6244c855-ace3-4730-907c-dd51157e4d77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIA TRANSPORTATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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