Award

Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2022 at 12:51

Award

05 Jul 2022 at 12:46

Tender

12 Aug 2021 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a transport operator to deliver a Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service as part of a project funded by the Government’s Rural Mobility Fund. This procurement process falls under the category of public road transport services and is currently in the Award stage. The latest relevant date is July 6, 2022, when an active contract was signed. The procurement method used is open, allowing for broad participation, with submissions required to meet specific quality and price criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport industry, particularly those capable of providing innovative and flexible transport solutions tailored to rural and suburban areas. Companies that can facilitate on-demand transport services, utilise technology for efficient operations, and demonstrate a commitment to improving community access and reducing environmental impact will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (the Authority) requires a transport operator to operate a new demand responsive transport (DRT) service. The service will be funded by the Government's Rural Mobility Fund, which aims to trial on-demand bus services in rural or suburban areas. The objectives of the DRT service, as set out by the Department for Transport (DfT) are to: * Improve access to employment, education, healthcare and other services * Enable greater social inclusion and reduce isolation * Provide a public transport offer that attracts a diverse customer base * Support the Government's commitments to tackling air pollution and reducing carbon emissions by reducing reliance on private vehicles

Lot Information

Bus Operator

Leicestershire County Council (the Authority) requires a transport operator to operate a new demand responsive transport (DRT) service. The service will be funded by the Government's Rural Mobility Fund, which aims to trial on-demand bus services in rural or suburban areas. The objectives of the DRT service, as set out by the Department for Transport (DfT) are to: * Improve access to employment, education, healthcare and other services * Enable greater social inclusion and reduce isolation * Provide a public transport offer that attracts a diverse customer base * Support the Government's commitments to tackling air pollution and reducing carbon emissions by reducing reliance on private vehicles

Options: Option to provide an additional minimum cost pricing option

Renewal: option to extend the Contract upon expiry of the initial period subject to further funding becoming available

Technology Provider

Under Lot 2, the Authority requires a technology supplier ('Supplier') to provide and operate the software to run a full 'corner to corner' DRT service within the parameters laid out by the Authority. A call centre operation is also required to handle telephone bookings, record and schedule DRT trips. The successful supplier will be required to work in partnership with a suitable transport operator, which will be procured by the Authority (see Lot 1), to operate the transport service. The service will use an app provided and operated by the successful supplier as well as web and phone options to interface with the same system for passengers. Journeys will be booked at the time of travel as well as in advance. The transport operator will supply all vehicles and drivers. The objectives for the DRT service, as set out by the Department for Transport (DfT), are to: * Improve access to employment, education, healthcare and other services * Enable greater social inclusion and reduce isolation * Provide a public transport offer that attracts a diverse passenger base * Support the Government's commitments to tackling air pollution and reducing carbon emissions by reducing reliance on private vehicles

Options: Option to provide an additional minimum cost pricing option

Renewal: option to extend the Contract upon expiry of the initial period subject to further funding becoming available

Procurement Information

An open FTS tender was conducted with ref DN548857 for both an operator (Lot 1) and a technology provider (Lot 2). Lot 2 was successfully awarded. No suitable tenders were received in response to Lot 1. The Authority was unable to proceed with the award due to the fact that submitted bids didn't meet the Selection Criteria or the Price exceeded the Authority's budget. Therefore, the Authority is satisfied that circumstances described under Reg. 32(2)(a) apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d3c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018490-2022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Simon Ip
Contact Email
simon.ip@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163055390

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LIFTANGO

WOODS COACHES

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