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CivTech 5 Challenge 7 - How can we use technology to create a smart and sustainable travel network in remote and rural areas?

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)

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Award

17 May 2023 at 00:00

Tender

10 Jul 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) has recently awarded a contract for the CivTech 5 Challenge 7 titled "How can we use technology to create a smart and sustainable travel network in remote and rural areas?" The procurement process was conducted in Inverness, UK. The contract worth £210,000 was awarded to Routable AI on 25th February 2021. The challenge aims to revolutionize rural transport using technology to enhance accessibility and sustainability.

This tender by HITRANS presents a significant business opportunity for companies specializing in technology solutions for transportation and sustainable development. With a focus on creating smart transport networks, businesses with expertise in data analytics, demand-responsive systems, and innovative mobility solutions are well-suited to compete. The initiative seeks to leverage technology to address the unique challenges of remote and rural areas, offering a platform for companies to contribute to the future of rural transport and community well-being.

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Notice Title

CivTech 5 Challenge 7 - How can we use technology to create a smart and sustainable travel network in remote and rural areas?

Notice Description

The geography of the Highlands and Islands results in a challenging transport environment, covering almost 50% of Scotland's landmass but with only 10% of its population. While dispersed settlements are reliant on a good transport network for connectivity and access to key services, the financial sustainability of traditional transport services is a significant challenge. Traditional models are based on a "critical mass" of demand which by its very nature is lacking in most rural and remote areas. Now more than ever it is important we understand the transport available for use within the region (including buses, ferries, trains, car clubs and cycling), and create a more flexible, demand-responsive system that meets the needs of users, calculates and understands travel patterns as well as addressing cost efficiencies and long-term viability. We know there here are huge opportunities to use technology to create a smart and sustainable travel network in remote and rural areas. So how can we transform the future of rural transport and support out highland communities to thrive? Please visit our website for information on CivTech and how to get involved https://www.civtechalliance.org/civtech-innovation-flow

Lot Information

Lot 1

About CivTech CivTech brings together public sector expertise and private sector innovation to solve real problems, develop new products, and deliver better, faster and easier services for everyone. Central to the approach is co-production with the citizen. Part of the Scottish Government's Digital Directorate, CivTech's approach is helping transform public sector engagement with tech and innovation, delivering significant benefits to public services, producing genuine uplifts for the Scottish economy - and along the way, making lives better. Across the country there are problems public sector organisations would like to solve and in the current environment the need for smart, efficient and effective products has never been greater. The Scottish Government is aware innovation is a good way to create them and is committed to ensuring a large part of its tech spend goes to smaller, innovative businesses. This is where CivTech comes in. The CivTech Innovation Flow is designed to create solutions to public sector problems as quickly and effectively as possible. For you - whether you're an individual, team or company - it's an opportunity to take a Challenge, solve it, and win contracts with a blue-chip public sector organisation. You'll build a product, and a business to take it as far as possible. Because here's the kicker: the Challenges we issue aren't 'single organisation' problems - most exist worldwide. In short: open Challenges are set. Any organisation, team or individual can respond to them. Applications are assessed, and shortlisted proposals go into an Exploration Stage where they're developed further. The best go through to the Accelerator - a period of intensive work to create the solution, and through CivTech's unique business workshop system, a business capable of taking the emerging product to the world. Please visit our website for information on CivTech and how to get involved https://www.civtechalliance.org/civtech-innovation-flow

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000625389
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478967
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

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72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

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79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)
Contact Name
Iain Miller, Suzanne Reid
Contact Email
iain.miller@gov.scot, suzanne.reid@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412520454

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NQ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROUTABLE AI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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