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Demand Responsive Transport Network

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2021 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Milton Keynes Council, seeking a contract for the operation of a Demand Responsive Transport Network within the industry category of road transport services. This limited tender, which has reached the award stage, was awarded on 2nd February 2021 for an amount of £8,000,000 and spans a period of three years, with possible extensions of up to two additional years based on service demand. The service will cover the entire borough of Milton Keynes, including rural areas and new developments, while adhering to a standstill period following the award decision notices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of delivering innovative demand responsive transport solutions. Companies with expertise in integrating new transport software and systems that enhance public transport accessibility would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area. As Milton Keynes Council aims to adapt its subsidised transport network, enterprises offering flexible and adaptable solutions are likely to find favourable opportunities for growth in this evolving marketplace.

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Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport Network

Notice Description

Award of contract after further competition under CU2688 Local Bus Service DPS - Lot 2 Shared Taxi and Demand Responsive Service. Contract awarded for a period of 3 years with an option to extend by 12 months for further two years. The Council has taken the decision to move most of its subsidised network to demand responsive transport. The contract is 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 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract after further competition under Milton Keynes Council Local Bus Service DPS Lot 2 Lot 2 Shared Taxi and Demand Responsive Service. 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 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.

Procurement Information

Further competition under Local Bus Service DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029d9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005674-2021
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 procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908691691

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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIA TRANSPORTATION

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