Award

Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service for an operator

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jul 2022 at 14:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a transport operator for a new Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service, funded by the Government's Rural Mobility Fund. This procurement is classified under the road transport services industry and is currently in the Award stage. The contract has a total value of £1,090,783, with an awarded supplier, Woods Coaches Ltd, starting the contract on 27th July 2022 and running until 26th July 2025. The initial tender submission period ended on 1st June 2022, with the contract awarded following a limited procurement method that did not require prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly for those that can provide innovative on-demand transport solutions in rural or suburban areas. Companies specialising in operational logistics, flexible transportation services, or those with experience in public transport operations would be well-suited to explore similar future contracts. By participating in such initiatives, businesses can contribute to enhancing public transport accessibility, ultimately supporting local communities and driving growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service for an operator

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (the Authority) requires a transport Operator to operate a new demand responsive transport (DRT) service. The service will be funded by the Government's Rural Mobility Fund, which aims to trial on-demand bus services in rural or suburban areas. The objectives of the DRT service, as set out by the Department for Transport (DfT) are to: * Improve access to employment, education, healthcare and other services * Enable greater social inclusion and reduce isolation * Provide a public transport offer that attracts a diverse customer base * Support the Government's commitments to tackling air pollution and reducing carbon emissions by reducing reliance on private vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4fb7f4a-9621-4e96-85c0-de1d8d2d8cc5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,090,783 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2022 - 26 Jul 2025 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Simon Ip
Contact Email
simon.ip@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163055390

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOODS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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