Tender

Demand Responsive Transport

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Mar 2019 at 13:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for a Demand Responsive Transport service, aiming to establish an on-demand ride-share scheme in Watford, located in the East of England, UK. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 15 April 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 12 August 2019 and will run until 11 August 2025. The procurement method employed is selective via a negotiated procedure, and the main industry category involved is public road transport services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and mobility sectors, particularly those offering innovative transport solutions and technology-driven services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council seeks to enhance sustainable transport options in the area, thereby fostering growth for providers who can deliver flexible and scalable transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council is inviting tenders from providers of demand responsive transport services to introduce an initial on-demand ride-share scheme to Watford, with the ability to scale-up the service as demand grows. This will form a key part of the council's sustainable transport strategy to encourage a modal shift in travel behaviours and relieve pressure on the transport network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e86e61b-f0f1-44d5-9b42-7bfe19d2ef2e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 2019 - 11 Aug 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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