This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

09 Feb 2022 at 09:28

Award

31 Jan 2022 at 11:23

Tender

25 Aug 2021 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "WCC DRT West Midlands" is issued by Warwickshire County Council, seeking to implement a Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) scheme in the West Warwick area. This initiative, classified under "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services," is currently at the award stage, with the aim to enhance public transport through a mobile application and call centre service. The contract, which has a value of £1,771,673, is expected to run for a period of up to four years, having been signed on 20 December 2021. The expected launch date for the service was 10 January 2022.

This tender offers exciting opportunities for businesses in the technology and transport sectors, particularly those specialising in software application development, transport logistics, and vehicle supply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit significantly by providing innovative solutions for mobile apps and customer service operations, while larger firms with experience in vehicle provision and operation may also find this contract appealing. By participating in this initiative, businesses can contribute to improving transport accessibility in the region and expand their portfolio through government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WCC DRT West Midlands

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking a Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) scheme into the West Warwick area capable of being booked via a mobile or tablet-based application and Call Centre. With support from Department for Transport (DfT) funding in addition to a County Council budget, we will remove an existing timetabled bus service and replace it with a DRT scheme that will also cover a wider geographical area. The aim is to provide a high specification service via an app that customers can book to travel to local centres and services. In line with DfT funding requirements, we expect to launch the service on the 10th of January 2022.

Lot Information

Mobile Application

Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking a Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) scheme into the West Warwick area capable of being booked via a mobile or tablet-based application and Call Centre. With support from Department for Transport (DfT) funding in addition to a County Council budget, we will remove an existing timetabled bus service and replace it with a DRT scheme that will also cover a wider geographical area. The aim is to provide a high specification service via an app that customers can book to travel to local centres and services. In line with DfT funding requirements, we expect to launch the service on the 10th of January 2022.

Options: The initial term of the contract will be 4 years but the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by up to a maximum 12 month period

Renewal: Subject to funding

Call centre

The Call Centre is to take telephone calls from customers who need to make a booking and who can't use, or have access to, an App. They need to collect payment (where applicable) for rides, manually through Desktop App/Website, or arrange journeys for those in receipt of a valid ENCTS pass.

Options: The initial term of the contract will be 4 years but the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by up to a maximum 12 months additional period

Renewal: subject to funding and requirement

Vehicles and Operations

4 vehicles are required and are to be supplied by the operator of Lot 3. 3 in service each day and 1 spare vehicle. All vehicles a maximum age of 1 year old at the start of the contract, minibus size with a minimum of 12 seats & 1 wheelchair space and should be low floor accessible. The minimum engine emission standard is Euro 6. Wheelchair access is to be by ramp, not a lift. Air Conditioning, WIFI, CCTV and Passenger USB device charging points are preferable. Vehicle details must be provided by potential supplier. Vehicles must be of a size to access all roads within the designated geographical area

Options: The initial term of the contract will be 4 years but the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by up to a maximum 12 months additional period

Renewal: subject to funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d991
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003668-2022
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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

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


CPV Codes

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72230000 - Custom software development services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

79342300 - Customer services

79500000 - Office-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,417,673 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 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
Warwickshire County Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Liftango ltd

Midland Red (South) Ltd. t/a Stagecoach Midlands

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...