Planning

Demand Responsive Transport Service for the City of Derby

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jul 2022 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is planning a procurement process for a Demand Responsive Transport Service aimed at improving public transport in the City of Derby. This initiative aligns with the National Bus Strategy and addresses the need for flexible transport options to enhance access to key destinations. The pre-procurement market engagement phase is ongoing, with documentation available from 26 July 2022 until 25 August 2022, which includes a deadline for responses. The anticipated release of the formal Contract Notice is scheduled for 1 November 2022, following the completion of the engagement phase.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for growth within the transport and technology sectors. Businesses specialising in transport operations and technological solutions that facilitate journey planning and service management will find a suitable platform to offer their services. Firms capable of delivering electric vehicles or developing sophisticated web and mobile applications tailored for transport operations are highly encouraged to participate in this tender, particularly those focused on sustainability and customer accessibility.

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Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport Service for the City of Derby

Notice Description

In response to the National Bus Strategy launched by the government in March 2021, Derby City Council submitted a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which included a proposal to pilot Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) to serve part of the city, which, if successful would be rolled out to other areas of the city. The project is a key deliverable in the Governments ambition to grow bus usage and to deliver better bus services. The project will also contribute towards National and Local Decarbonising Plans to achieve zero emissions fleet vehicles. The main aim of the DRT service is to support the local bus network by offering more service flexibility to parts of the city not directly served by the high frequency services available on the main corridors. Another key aim will be to offer seamless journey opportunities linking major destinations (eg hospital, major employers) with areas that are currently not directly accessible or require a number of connections. The service will be procured through two separate lots - one covering the service operation and the other technological provision. The project delivery target for the service commencing is end of March 2023 with a potential extension to the service commencing end of March 2024. This is subject to an agreement from the awarding grant authority, The Department for Transport. Should the Council decide to progress with a formal procurement process a Contract Notice will be published. Following publication of the Contract Notice, the Invitation to tender documents will be available via https://www.eastmidstenders.org. Please note that the date given at II.3. Estimated date of publication of contract notice is for indicative purposes only.

Lot Information

DRT Transport Operator

The service must be available Monday to Saturday to facilitate commuters, workers and leisure users. The exact hours of operation will be agreed with the successful operating partner. Some extended hours may be required to facilitate shift working at the hospital and employment sites in the area. The intention is the vehicles will be purchased and provided by the City Council and will remain the property of the authority. Some or all of the vehicles may be battery electric. The operator will be responsible for providing and paying for all fuel, tyres and maintenance requirements during the period of the operating contract.

DRT Technology Provider

The technology provider will be required to provide a web platform and mobile app for the service, which should include four distinct user applications: 1) Passenger mobile application 2) Web-based journey planning and booking application 3) Driver mobile application 4) Web-based Operational Management, Administration and Reporting system (back-office) for operators and the Local Authority The System will be used by four main user groups: 1) Passengers for journey planning, trip booking and travelling 2) Operators for service management and booking taking via phone 3) Drivers for undertaking scheduled trips 4) Derby City Council for service monitoring

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035629
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020353-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

63712000 - Support services for road transport

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sherry Russell
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1332640768

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

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