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title: "Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-048745da-99bb-454b-95ac-902787ff3fbf

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is undertaking a procurement process for a Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service, valued at £1,200,000. This initiative aims to enhance transport accessibility in rural and suburban areas and is supported by the Government's Rural Mobility Fund. The procurement method selected is an open procedure, with the tender having ended on 15th September 2021. The awarded contract commenced on 27th July 2022 and will continue until 26th July 2025.

This DRT service presents significant opportunities for transport operators and SMEs within the public transport sector to expand their service offerings. Businesses that specialise in innovative transport solutions or those focused on improving social inclusion and reducing carbon emissions would find this tender particularly suitable. Such opportunities not only support local communities but also align with government initiatives to enhance public transport access while promoting sustainable practices.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council (the Authority) requires a transport operator to operate a new demand responsive transport (DRT) service. The service will be funded by the Government's Rural Mobility Fund, which aims to trial on-demand bus services in rural or suburban areas. The objectives of the DRT service, as set out by the Department for Transport (DfT) are to: * Improve access to employment, education, healthcare and other services * Enable greater social inclusion and reduce isolation * Provide a public transport offer that attracts a diverse customer base * Support the Government's commitments to tackling air pollution and reducing carbon emissions by reducing reliance on private vehicles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee9dde4-a0cf-44da-a1f1-075947b4b590 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2022 - 26 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,260 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFTANGO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee9dde4-a0cf-44da-a1f1-075947b4b590

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee9dde4-a0cf-44da-a1f1-075947b4b590
  6th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2e0be5f2-43fb-eb11-810d-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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