--- title: "CO0391 Modernising Passenger Transport" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24ad80d8-197b-41a2-b589-9b2e522fbcbc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24ad80d8-197b-41a2-b589-9b2e522fbcbc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24ad80d8-197b-41a2-b589-9b2e522fbcbc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24ad80d8-197b-41a2-b589-9b2e522fbcbc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-05" --- # CO0391 Modernising Passenger Transport Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24ad80d8-197b-41a2-b589-9b2e522fbcbc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24ad80d8-197b-41a2-b589-9b2e522fbcbc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24ad80d8-197b-41a2-b589-9b2e522fbcbc.json) ## Summary Essex County Council is inviting bids for the "CO0391 Modernising Passenger Transport" contract, aimed at overhauling the region's passenger transport systems by introducing a Travel Planner and Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) Solution. This project, under the industry category of IT services (consulting, software development, Internet and support), will modernise the existing TravelEssex App to improve customer service and journey planning. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 13 January 2025. The contract will commence on 1 June 2025 for a minimum of four years, with potential extensions subject to funding and service improvements. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above threshold, encouraging consortiums to bid for this opportunity. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital transport solutions and IT services. Companies with expertise in developing Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platforms, journey planning applications, and digital demand-responsive transport systems will find this project particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged to participate, fostering a diverse range of potential bidders. The successful contractor will have a chance to integrate and enhance a key transport service within Essex, securing regular revenue and building a substantial portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice Essex County Council seeks to procure a Travel Planner and Digital Demand Responsive Transport - DDRT - Solution. To replace the current TravelEssex App and enable the wider modernisation of passenger transport through improved customer service, enhanced journey planning and information. The Solution is considered a MaaS platform and will enable the addition of further functionality, modules or integrations over time under the Agreement, subject to funding, via Continuous Improvement, Additional Services and/or Change Control Notice. The Supplier must provide a Travel Planner which is available in two ways: 1 a web based Travel Planner, which will be seamlessly embedded on the TravelEssex website www.TravelEssex.co.uk and other websites. 2 a TravelEssex App, integrating the journey planning data in item 1 with DDRT in order to enable booking and payment for existing, and future, flexible transport services such as ECC's DigiGo service. ECC is therefore undertaking a Restricted tender under FTS procedures for a rolling contract term with a 4-year minimum period. Please note that Consortiums are encouraged and welcome to bid. The tender can be accessed using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Additional information: Please note that Consortiums are encouraged and welcome to bid. The tender can be accessed using the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8876e422-207b-43e7-979a-94614b4b077d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2024 at 21:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8876e422-207b-43e7-979a-94614b4b077d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8876e422-207b-43e7-979a-94614b4b077d 5th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24ad80d8-197b-41a2-b589-9b2e522fbcbc. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24ad80d8-197b-41a2-b589-9b2e522fbcbc.json.