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Invitation To Tender for the Provision of a Demand Responsive Transport App

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)

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25 Apr 2022 at 00:00

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07 Oct 2021 at 00:00

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08 Sep 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) for the "Invitation To Tender for the Provision of a Demand Responsive Transport App." This project falls under the services category, specifically in the transport industry, and is located in the Highlands and Islands region of Scotland. The current stage of procurement is the award phase, with the contract having been signed on 14 December 2021, and it is valued at approximately £116,500. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software development and transport services sectors, particularly those specialising in mobile application development and demand-responsive transport solutions. Companies that can offer robust, user-friendly software platforms for booking and managing transport services are well-positioned to engage in this tender. The project aims to enhance accessibility and management of transport services in the region, creating potential growth avenues for businesses capable of providing innovative and scalable solutions.

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Notice Title

Invitation To Tender for the Provision of a Demand Responsive Transport App

Notice Description

Provision of a software application suite that will simplify the booking and management of current demand responsive transport services within the Highlands and Islands

Lot Information

Lot 1

HITRANS are seeking to procure a software application suite that will simplify the booking and management of current DRT services within the region, initially focussing on the islands, with an aim to also increase awareness and accessibility of the services to all potential users. The high-level service requirements for this tender are: - Provision and maintenance of a Demand Responsive Transport software booking and management system that includes: - Journey planning, booking and payment through a smartphone app and website - Operational management system for service operators and local authorities - Driver application with schedule and navigation - Driver duty management - Advanced and real-time bookings - Fixed, flexible and mixed (fixed with flexible) routes - Automated service scheduling - Real-time passenger tracking of their service - Operator insight to the use of their vehicles and key operating metrics - Ability for reservations to be made for users - Ability to direct customers to a commercial and/or fixed timetable bus route if most appropriate for their journey. - Capacity for a number of different DRT services in different geographies to be included with their own branding - Potential to increase the services included during the contract period - System status, fault monitoring and reporting facilities - API to allow integration from other apps, specifically to include integration with HITRANS GoHi MaaS platform, Scottish Islands Passport App and HITRANS CivTech 5.0 solution with The Routing Company. - Optional extension to include additional operators and geographical areas during the Contract, that may include services operated in other Local Authorities or Regional Transport Partnership areas outside of the HITRANS region. Within the initial project this may include services within either the Shetland or Clyde islands within neighbouring Regional Transport Partnership areas of ZETRANS and Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT). Please see tender documents for more information.

Options: As outlined in the tender the contract extends to the area covered by HITRANS 5 partner local authorities, Highland, Moray, Orkney Islands, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Argyll and Bute Council. The contract may also be used by other Local authorities or Regional transport Partnerships in Scotland subject to the agreement of HITRANS and the successful supplier.

Renewal: Option of 12 month extension for up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000665129
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446969
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60112000 - Public road transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 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
Not specified
Contact Email
info@hitrans.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463719002

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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFTANGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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