Tender

Procurement of a bus operator for Demand Responsive Transport

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

16 Apr 2024 at 10:49

Planning

22 Mar 2024 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Derby City Council is in the process of procuring a bus operator for Demand Responsive Transport. The procurement, with a total value of £1,050,000, falls under the services category as per the CPV classification system. The tender, identified as TD1904, is currently in the planning stage, with the anticipated contract period of 24 months starting from 3rd June 2024. The maximum contract duration is 5 years, with an option to extend for 3 years annually. Suppliers interested in participating must express their interest and obtain the necessary documentation by 12:00 on 30th April 2024.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity for organisations specialising in transport services. Specifically, businesses experienced in providing Demand Responsive Transport services will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The procurement process is based on the 'Open' tendering procedure, allowing all interested organisations access to the Invitation To Tender (ITT) documents. Successful completion of the procurement process may lead to a lucrative contract establishment with Derby City Council, providing a platform for business growth and expansion within the transport services sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a bus operator for Demand Responsive Transport

Notice Description

Procure Operator for DRT. Cabinet Report item 14 Nov 2022. PS575K received. Remaining PS474K due in 24/25 as detailed in grant letter confirming award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a Contract for a Trial Demand Responsive Transport Bus Service. The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the 'Open' tendering procedure as detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In brief, the process will be as follows: * All organisations expressing an interest in the Invitation To Tender (ITT) will have access to the ITT documents. * An initial examination will be made to establish the completeness of submitted Bids. The Council reserves the right to disqualify any Bid which is incomplete. * Complete Bids will initially be evaluated to ensure that all the stated essential qualifying criteria will be met. * All Bids which meet the essential qualifying criteria will be evaluated in full against the award criteria - this is explained in further detail on the following pages The initial contract period is for 24 months; the contract is estimated to commence 3rd June 2024 and expire 2nd June 2026. There will be an option to extend the contract for 3 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and further financial approval. Maximum contract period is 5 years. There is a maximum budget of PS1,050,000 for the duration of 24 months of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044bd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012317-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 May 2024Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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