Planning

Directly awarded Fflecsi bus services in Newport

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

26 Jan 2021 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is initiating a tender for the "Directly awarded Fflecsi bus services in Newport," classified under transport services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total budget of £669,150 intended for the implementation of a demand-responsive bus transport scheme in Newport, Wales. The project aims to expand the Fflecsi Scheme pilot, which demonstrated substantial patronage and success in the initial stages since its launch in May 2020. Key dates include a future notice date set for 1st April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in public transport services. Companies that provide flexible transport solutions, innovative service models, or fleet management expertise will find this procurement relevant. The planned expansion of the Fflecsi Scheme may attract a range of operators looking to engage in modernising public transport offerings and responding to changing demands in the Newport area.

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Notice Title

Directly awarded Fflecsi bus services in Newport

Notice Description

Bus service contract to implement a demand responsive bus transport scheme ("Fflecsi Services") in Newport, Wales where conventional local bus services have been reduced and traditional demand patterns have been disrupted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2020, the Fflecsi Scheme pilot was launched in the Rogerstone, Ridgeway and St Julian areas of Newport. The early stages of the pilot were determined a success with patronage on the Fflecsi Services having grown above those of traditional bus services during the same time period. Based on the success of the first stage of the Fflecsi Scheme, a second stage of the trial will expand the pilot to other parts of the Newport urban area to further determine the role of Fflecsi as part of the public transport mix in Wales . A direct award of a bus service contract is now envisaged to facilitate the successful integration of the second stage of the Fflecsi Scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bus service contract to implement a demand responsive bus transport scheme ("Fflecsi Services") in Newport, Wales where conventional local bus services have been reduced and traditional demand patterns have been disrupted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2020, the Fflecsi Scheme pilot was launched in the Rogerstone, Ridgeway and St Julian areas of Newport. The early stages of the pilot were determined a success with patronage on the Fflecsi Services having grown above those of traditional bus services during the same time period. Based on the success of the first stage of the Fflecsi Scheme, a second stage of the trial will expand the pilot to other parts of the Newport urban area to further determine the role of Fflecsi as part of the public transport mix in Wales . A direct award of a bus service contract is now envisaged to facilitate the successful integration of the second stage of the Fflecsi Scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028d49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001523-2021
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£669,150 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 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
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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