Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) In North East Lincolnshire

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Oct 2025 at 10:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is in the planning stage of launching a procurement process for a new delivery partner to manage the Phone 'n' Ride demand responsive transport (DRT) service. The service aims to enhance access to road transport for local residents, particularly those without access to mainstream bus services, and to improve connectivity to education, training, and employment opportunities. The council's procurement process seeks to identify innovative solutions that maintain the desired outcomes and offer value for money. Businesses interested in participating can submit their engagement and clarifications through the YORtender platform by 19 November 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2026, and will potentially extend until 2031, with a maximum duration possibly extending to 2033.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity for organisations specialising in transport services, particularly those offering innovative and sustainable solutions. It is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary sector organisations, given its emphasis on flexible service delivery that meets community needs. The project seeks businesses capable of exploring alternative delivery options that enhance service efficiency and patronage among fare-paying passengers. This engagement allows potential suppliers to propose viable solutions, ensuring long-term service sustainability, with the potential for renewing and extending contracts based on successful implementation and performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) In North East Lincolnshire

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint a new delivery partner for the continuation of the Phone 'n' Ride Service from 1 October 2026 for period of up to three years. The Authority is keen to consider what other options might be open to it. The purpose of this pre market engagement is to seek views from the market regarding what it considers might be alternative solutions to deliver the Phone 'n' Ride demand responsive transport (DRT) services. The Authority is open to alternative delivery options and isn't committed to the current way or working, providing the desired outcomes continue whilst providing value for money. The Authority has identified the following service objectives for the ongoing provision of the service. * Focus on service provisions for those local residents who do not have access to mainstream bus services. * Focus on improving access to education, training and employment opportunities. * Investigate operating models and potential efficiencies that support the long-term sustainability of the service. * Increase patronage amongst fare paying passengers.

Planning Information

The PME information can be found on the Council's e tendering portal YORtender. https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER Under the reference 104536. Submissions and any clarifications are to be submitted via YORtender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d168
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067399-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nelincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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