This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2022 at 10:36

Tender

02 Jul 2021 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council is overseeing the procurement process for "The Provision of an Operator for a Demand Responsive Transport Scheme", classified under transport services. This procurement, which is now complete, was conducted through an open procedure, initiated due to urgent demands prompted by changes in the original contract terms. The tender was active until the deadline of 19 July 2021, with an estimated total contract value of £2,400,000 and the option to extend up to two additional years. The contract covers services in the UKH23 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow in the transport services sector, particularly for operators experienced in demand-responsive schemes. Companies that excel in quality and pricing, as demonstrated by the competitive criteria of 30% quality and 70% price, would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder, University Bus Limited, highlights the potential for either established transport firms or innovative newcomers capable of adapting to the specifications of local transport needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HCC - 07/21 - The Provision of an Operator for a Demand Responsive Transport Scheme

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of an Operator for a Demand Responsive Transport Scheme.This is an award notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an award notice and this opportunity has now closed.

Options: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years

Renewal: The Council will review its options towards the end of the Contract Period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c2d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001562-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 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
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

University Bus Limited

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