Planning

Driver Quality Monitoring

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

22 Jan 2021 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Transport for London (TfL) planning a tender for "Driver Quality Monitoring" services within the transport services industry. The tender, identified as DN519316, is currently in the planning stage and is aimed at assessing driver performance across London’s bus network. The deadline for submissions is set for 5 February 2021. This initiative includes approximately 7,700 assessments across 540 routes serviced by ten bus operators, with assessments being conducted at various times, including nights and weekends. TfL aims to enhance driving standards in compliance with the Crime and Disorder Act 2008.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation assessment, data management, and quality assurance services. Companies engaged in market research, monitoring and control services, project management consultancy, and driver training will find this tender particularly relevant. As one supplier will be selected to provide comprehensive DQM services, businesses equipped to handle rigorous assessments and data reporting systems could greatly benefit from participating in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Driver Quality Monitoring

Notice Description

TfL is undertaking an Early Market Engagement exercise via the publication of a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) to gauge interest in the marketplace for suppliers to participate in a tender for Drive Quality Monitoring. TfL funds Driver Quality Monitoring (DQM) to ensure and promote safe bus driving through an independent, objective assessment of driving standards. The Crime and Disorder Act 2008 places a duty on all authorities to do all they reasonably can to prevent crime and disorder. The operation of DQM is believed to result in an increase in driving standards and driver behaviour therefore helping to satisfy TfL's duty under the Crime and Disorder Act. DQM involves assessors covertly boarding a bus while in service and scoring the driver's performance in a comprehensive list of categories. The categories include braking, acceleration, steering, respect for traffic signals and a range of safety-related issues. DQM indicates any aspects of a driver's behaviour which falls short of expectations; it also allows for the recognition of drivers who meet those expectations. After each assessment, the assessor produces a report which is made available online for garage managers to discuss with the driver. TfL and the bus companies also use DQM to monitor trends by route, garage and operator across the network. The current contract requires around 7,700 assessments to be carried out across 540 routes covering the services provided by 10 bus operator companies. Some of the assessments will be carried out at night, in early mornings or late evenings, and at weekends. The rota for assessors is based on bus routes, not on particular drivers. The requirement is for one supplier to provide DQM across the London bus network. The successful supplier will be required to carry out assessments and provide a data management system and website to provide access to assessments and summary reports. The specification from the previous DQM procurement is being shared to ensure suppliers can submit an informed response. TfL reserves the right to change any information in the specification prior to commencement of the procurement process. The previous specification and the MSQ can be accessed via ProContract at the below URL, where interested suppliers should also register their interest. The MSQ will seek views on a number of aspects including performance management, risks and opportunities as well as gauging the general level of interest in this opportunity. If you have any questions regarding this PIN please contact us via the portal. https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=92d13391-975c-eb11-8106-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Lot Information

Lot 1

TfL is undertaking an Early Market Engagement exercise via the publication of a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) to gauge interest in the marketplace for suppliers to participate in a tender for Drive Quality Monitoring. TfL funds Driver Quality Monitoring (DQM) to ensure and promote safe bus driving through an independent, objective assessment of driving standards. The Crime and Disorder Act 2008 places a duty on all authorities to do all they reasonably can to prevent crime and disorder. The operation of DQM is believed to result in an increase in driving standards and driver behaviour therefore helping to satisfy TfL's duty under the Crime and Disorder Act. DQM involves assessors covertly boarding a bus while in service and scoring the driver's performance in a comprehensive list of categories. The categories include braking, acceleration, steering, respect for traffic signals and a range of safety-related issues. DQM indicates any aspects of a driver's behaviour which falls short of expectations; it also allows for the recognition of drivers who meet those expectations. After each assessment, the assessor produces a report which is made available online for garage managers to discuss with the driver. TfL and the bus companies also use DQM to monitor trends by route, garage and operator across the network. The current contract requires around 7,700 assessments to be carried out across 540 routes covering the services provided by 10 bus operator companies. Some of the assessments will be carried out at night, in early mornings or late evenings, and at weekends. The rota for assessors is based on bus routes, not on particular drivers. The requirement is for one supplier to provide DQM across the London bus network. The successful supplier will be required to carry out assessments and provide a data management system and website to provide access to assessments and summary reports. The specification from the previous DQM procurement is being shared to ensure suppliers can submit an informed response. TfL reserves the right to change any information in the specification prior to commencement of the procurement process. The previous specification and the MSQ can be accessed via ProContract at the below URL, where interested suppliers should also register their interest. The MSQ will seek views on a number of aspects including performance management, risks and opportunities as well as gauging the general level of interest in this opportunity. If you have any questions regarding this PIN please contact us via the portal. https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=92d13391-975c-eb11-8106-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028cae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001368-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79310000 - Market research services

79311000 - Survey services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342310 - Customer survey services

79342311 - Customer satisfaction survey

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Miss Alina Ladha
Contact Email
alinaladha@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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