--- title: "tfl_scp_001783 Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03e61921-2724-4747-9c38-462317fcbe2f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03e61921-2724-4747-9c38-462317fcbe2f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03e61921-2724-4747-9c38-462317fcbe2f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03e61921-2724-4747-9c38-462317fcbe2f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2018-03-23" --- # tfl_scp_001783 Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03e61921-2724-4747-9c38-462317fcbe2f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03e61921-2724-4747-9c38-462317fcbe2f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03e61921-2724-4747-9c38-462317fcbe2f.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Transport for London (TfL) for the contract titled "tfl_scp_001783 Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial." This initiative falls within the transport industry category and is set in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the key milestone for this opportunity is the engagement end date, which is scheduled for 23rd June 2018. The total estimated value of the project is £700,000, aimed at exploring demand responsive bus services to enhance public transport availability in London. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, consultancy, software development, and research, particularly those specialising in demand responsive systems. Companies that provide innovative solutions in routing technology or that have proven experience in similar trials are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can contribute to the future of sustainable travel while expanding their market presence through collaboration with a major public sector buyer. ## Notice Demand responsive bus services are those provided by public service vehicles which follow either flexible routes, flexible timetables, or both. These types of service have existed in various forms for several decades. However, in recent years improvements in technology, including vastly improved routing algorithms, have opened up a number of new opportunities which could be used to enhance the availability of public transport for Londoners. We are exploring demand responsive bus services to better understand their potential to enhance London's transport network. In particular, and as articulated in the Mayor's Transport Strategy (MTS), we believe this type of service may have the potential to contribute to sustainable travel by: * helping to achieve modal shift to public transport in areas where car dependence is greatest; * acting as a complement to the existing network and improving affordable access to essential services, employment, education and retail opportunities in areas with lower service coverage; and * helping to promote a preference for travel by public transport and active modes amongst those moving into new residential areas. We are considering working with a supplier (or suppliers) to run a co-funded demand responsive bus service trial(s). Additional information: TfL is seeking market feedback in relation to the potential procurement of a demand responsive bus service trial. TfL's aim is to better understand market interest and capability and to gather market feedback on TfL's approach to any potential trial. Interested suppliers are requested to complete and return a market sounding questionnaire which can be found on TfL's e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7dc75ae-db34-44e8-8ba5-7174cefe7b60 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jun 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8NJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 60100000 - Road transport services - 72246000 - Systems consultancy services - 72260000 - Software-related services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2018 at 11:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7dc75ae-db34-44e8-8ba5-7174cefe7b60 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7dc75ae-db34-44e8-8ba5-7174cefe7b60 23rd March 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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