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Pathfinder project to develop optimal bus delivery framework(s) under TSA19

TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tayside and Central Scotland Transport Partnership (TACTRAN) is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Pathfinder project to develop optimal bus delivery framework(s) under TSA19". The project aims to provide TACTRAN with consultant services to explore new powers introduced in the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 at regional and local levels. The procurement stage is at the award phase with a contract value of £73,350 in GBP. The buying organisation is based in Perth, UK, and operates in the Transport industry category.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specializing in transport services and stakeholder engagement. Businesses well-suited to compete should have experience in conducting literature reviews, survey assessments, and collaboration with local authorities. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract involves stakeholder engagement, network reviews, and developing new power scenarios. Interested businesses must adhere to the Scottish Fair Work First principles and the Living Wage requirements.

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Notice Title

Pathfinder project to develop optimal bus delivery framework(s) under TSA19

Notice Description

To provide Tactran with consultant services investigating the opportunity to develop new powers as defined in the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, and their impact at regional and local levels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the services covered under the contract will include: Stakeholder engagement, encompassing de minima: - Largescale public survey, categorisation of service optimum by use type and location characteristics; - Supply side focus groups / expert panels (a minimum of 3x panels including stakeholders and authority professionals to be agreed with the client); - Local Transport Authority liaison Literature Review: -local and regional policy as currently applied, and as stated for future application; - UK wide examples of similar policies as applied to date, and as stated for future application; - Wider EU policies addressing the same or similar supply issues; and - Synthesis to experiential impacts assessment. The consultant will include the draft Tactran Regional Transport Strategy in this review. Review of existing network as baseline (current network): - Route network; - Service Provision; - Divergence between baseline and optima. Develop new powers scenarios, as individual or combinations of new powers, as may include: BSIP, Franchise, Own Account, Alternative supply (TNC, CT, FT, DRT etc.) by location, to: Establish optima against experiential findings; - Undertake expert panel review and update; and -Establish evidence in support of potential business case development as may include: i.A series of optimal criteria that support public transport use; ii. Elasticities of demand across the criteria thus defined, iii. The impact of changes in supply, including the governance of supply, as contained in the original scenarios, on total use, including trip mode split; and iv. The impact of changes in supply and governance in achieving wider strategic transport objectives.. Final report delivery can follow within 1 month of agreed final draft.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000748835
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493636
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
27 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAYSIDE AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (TACTRAN)
Contact Name
James Cooper
Contact Email
jamescooper@tactran.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7311651698

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5EN
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHC (DEREK HALDEN CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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