--- title: "tfl_scp_001783 Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-22b7540d-4c16-464d-93c5-ea5e7a7a74fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22b7540d-4c16-464d-93c5-ea5e7a7a74fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22b7540d-4c16-464d-93c5-ea5e7a7a74fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22b7540d-4c16-464d-93c5-ea5e7a7a74fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2018-06-11" --- # tfl_scp_001783 Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22b7540d-4c16-464d-93c5-ea5e7a7a74fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22b7540d-4c16-464d-93c5-ea5e7a7a74fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22b7540d-4c16-464d-93c5-ea5e7a7a74fe.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial," initiated by Transport for London (TfL), is currently in the planning stage. This opportunity falls within the transport equipment industry category and is aimed at enhancing London's transport network. Suppliers interested in participating must submit their Expressions of Interest via TfL's e-tendering portal by 12:00 noon on 5th July 2018. The trial is scheduled to run from 31st December 2018 to 31st December 2019, with a total contract value of £750,000. The trial is targeted at outer London locations to explore flexible bus services that can complement existing transportation options. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing innovative Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly advantageous. By participating in this trial, businesses can contribute to sustainable transport solutions while enhancing their service offerings, ultimately driving growth in the rapidly evolving transport sector. ## Notice The Mayor's Transport Strategy (MTS) confirms the critical role of the bus network in ensuring that, by 2041, 80 per cent of journeys are made by walking, cycling or on public transport. We want to understand the potential contribution of a demand responsive bus service to achieving this mode shift objective and to enhance Londoner's transport options more generally. Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services are those provided by a public service vehicle which follows a flexible route, a flexible timetable or both. These have existed in various forms for several decades. However, in recent years improvements in technology, and the introduction of vastly improved routing algorithms, have opened up a number of new transit possibilities. TfL is exploring DRT to better understand its potential to enhance London's transport network. In particular, and as articulated in the MTS, TfL believes DRT 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. As part of this, TfL is looking to work together with a supplier to run a co-funded Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial in outer London. The trial will help TfL to better understand this emerging transport model, and set standards on issues important to TfL and the Mayor such as accessibility, driver conditions, air quality, customer service, complementing not competing with the core network and supporting the wider goals of the MTS. The first stage of the procurement process for this trial requires interested suppliers to complete an Expression of Interest Questionnaire (EoIQ) which can be accessed and submitted via the TfL e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com. You will need to register on the portal (if you have not done so already), this is a simple process that will only take a few minutes - just follow the online instructions. Once registered please search for 'Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial'. All EoIQ responses must be received via the portal by 12:00 (Noon) on 5th July 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a236b942-03e9-4839-9475-5789ae5ea5a1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2018 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a236b942-03e9-4839-9475-5789ae5ea5a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a236b942-03e9-4839-9475-5789ae5ea5a1 11th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6c29703a-9669-e811-80ed-005056b64545 Advert ## 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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