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Demand Responsive Transport Service

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has awarded a contract for Demand Responsive Transport Services under further competition within the Local Bus and Shared Taxi & Demand Responsive Services DPS Lot 2. The contract, worth £5,400,000, is for the operation and software provision to manage a Demand Responsive Transport service, which will utilize a mobile app, web, and phone options for real-time bookings. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with an optional extension to 31 March 2028. This procurement falls under the industry category of Public Road Transport Services (CPV code 60112000) and is located in the region of UKJ12, Milton Keynes. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in public transportation, software supply, and software-related services. Companies capable of providing innovative transportation solutions and efficient management systems stand to gain from this contract. With the emphasis on demand-responsive services and real-time operation, businesses that can integrate mobile app technologies and offer comprehensive vehicle and driver support will be well-positioned to compete successfully. SMEs involved in transport services and technology development are particularly suited to benefit from such contracts, given the need for agile and responsive service models within a subsidized yet revenue-risk framework.

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Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport Service

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council (the Council) has awarded a contract for Demand Responsive Transport Services procured via further competition under MKCC Local Bus and Shared Taxi & Demand Responsive Services DPS Lot 2 Shared Taxi and Demand responsive service. The contract is for the operation and the software to run a Demand Responsive Transport service within the parameters laid out by the Council. The service will use a mobile app provided by the successful tenderer as well as web and phone options to interface with the same system for customers. Calls will be booked at the time of travel, not in advance. The successful tenderer will supply all vehicles and drivers. This is a minimum subsidy contract with the successful tenderer retaining fare box income and taking the revenue risk. Service users will be directed to a commercial bus route where viable. The contract is for period of 2 years from 01 Apr 2025-31 Mar 2027 with an option for the Council to extend for 1 year till 31 Mar 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract for the operation and the software to run a Demand Responsive Transport service within the parameters laid out by the Council. Procured via further competition under Milton Keynes City Council Local Bus and Shared Taxi & Demand Responsive Services DPS Lot 2 Shared Taxi and Demand responsive service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013046-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

72260000 - Software-related services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20251 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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIA TRANSPORTATION

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