Planning

LDC-408 Transport Assistance Project

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2024 at 08:27

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council (LDC) is planning the "LDC-408 Transport Assistance Project" in the services category. The project aims to use UK Shared Prosperity Funding for an on-demand bus service connecting rural towns to urban centers. Suppliers are invited to provide innovative solutions by 14th June 2024.

This tender by LDC presents a growth opportunity for businesses offering smart transportation solutions and bus services. Companies specialising in on-demand transport services, mobile apps, route optimization, and workforce management are well-suited to compete. The project's focus on rural-urban connectivity and cost-effective service delivery aligns with the market trends favouring sustainable and efficient transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LDC-408 Transport Assistance Project

Notice Description

Lichfield District Council (LDC) is currently considering options for the provision of Transport Assistance and is seeking to engage with the market for future service planning. It is anticipated that the "Lichfield On-Demand Bus Service" project will utilise UK Shared Prosperity Funding to provide a pilot scheme to connect residents in rural towns and villages across the locality with urban centres in Burntwood and Lichfield through an on demand bus service. Marketing of the service will be supported by Lichfield District Council alongside the delivery partner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to ensure the Lichfield District Council specification requirements includes current market innovation and ideas, we would welcome an opportunity to meet with Suppliers to explore commercial progress in this area. LDC are particularly interested in understanding the following areas: * Smart phone applications and internet for the majority of bookings * Alternative booking options for less digital literate service users (potentially via phone) * Branded minibuses working across the district serving rural settlements including Whittington, Elford, Edingale, Comberford, Longdon Green, Hamstall Ridware and others * Potential staffing of bus routes to include trips to work in the morning, return to work in early evening and to serve the night time economy where possible * Approximate start up and ongoing costs - Booking management platform with journey algorithms to optimise routes and costs - Innovations in the field of on-demand transport Interested suppliers should provide brief responses to the following questions by emailing chris.brewerton@lichfielddc.gov.uk by 14th June 2024. 1. Name, registered organisation address including contact name, number and email address 2. A brief summary of your offering and general experience of providing similar services to similar natured organisations, including details of ICT/Software, vehicle and staffing models 3. A brief outline of how you have implemented new services into similar natured organisations and any successes / lessons learned Please note the following- the questions are designed to provide details to the council of your current offering and future interest in providing software services to the Council. This shouldn't be onerous for your organisation; abbreviated and note form answers using bullet points will suffice. Lengthy answers are not required to these questions. Suppliers are not being judged on the length of answers or flowing prose, succinct answers are the preferred format. Please note, this approach to your organisation is not an invitation to tender or quote, or an offer to enter into a contract. The objective is to explore market innovation into future Lichfield District Council planning. Outcome information may be used to inform a future specification for the LDC. The Council reserve the right to request presentations and hold supplier meetings for the purpose of soft market testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045961
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015238-2024
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)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Brewerton
Contact Email
chris.brewerton@lichfielddc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 47974426163

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Further Information

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