Award

Demand Responsive Transport

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

22 Sep 2022 at 08:24

Tender

26 May 2022 at 18:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council initiated a procurement process for a public bus service titled "Demand Responsive Transport" in the services category. This tender was at the award stage and was awarded to WeMove Solutions Ltd/Coachscanner. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract value was £861,000, and it was signed on 16th August 2022. The buying organisation, Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council, located in Ellesmere Port, played a key role as the buyer in this process.

The "Demand Responsive Transport" tender by Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council provides an opportunity for businesses interested in providing transport services. Businesses in the transport industry, especially those experienced in innovative transport solutions and mobile app technology, would be well-suited to compete. The pilot DRT service aims to cater to those underserved by traditional bus services, making it appealing for businesses looking to address transport challenges in rural areas. Participating businesses should consider the unique branding and marketing strategies required to attract new users, particularly younger demographics, seeking affordable and flexible transport options.

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Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport

Notice Description

Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) public bus service serving the rural area surrounding Frodsham & Helsby. A large part of the area is not currently provided with bus services - this will be an additional service, which will complement existing services. This pilot DRT service will test how a flexible service, primarily booked through an App, can provide an option that will meet the travel needs of many people whom the current bus network does not serve. Attractive service branding and proactive marketing will seek to attract new users who are currently lacking affordable transport (particularly younger people).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) public bus service serving the rural area surrounding Frodsham & Helsby. A large part of the area is not currently provided with bus services - this will be an additional service, which will complement existing services. This pilot DRT service will test how a flexible service, primarily booked through an App, can provide an option that will meet the travel needs of many people whom the current bus network does not serve. Attractive service branding and proactive marketing will seek to attract new users who are currently lacking affordable transport (particularly younger people).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03408d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026468-2022
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
Not specified
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£861,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20223 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEMOVE SOLUTIONS LTD/COACHSCANNER

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