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title: "Demand Responsive Transport Scheme (DRT) for the West of England Combined Authority"
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# Demand Responsive Transport Scheme (DRT) for the West of England Combined Authority

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26d11e5d-8459-4bef-bd2b-515db6584709

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the Demand Responsive Transport Scheme (DRT) project. The project aims to pilot DRT services to support the local bus network and contribute to decarbonisation plans. The contract value is GBP 10,000,000, with a tender closing date of 6th December 2022. The contract period is from 2nd April 2023 to 2nd April 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure in the services category, and the buying organisation is the West of England Combined Authority located in Bristol, England.

This tender for the DRT project by the West of England Combined Authority presents an opportunity for businesses interested in road transport services and decarbonisation initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on supporting local bus services and achieving zero emissions fleet vehicles. The project aligns with national and local decarbonising plans, offering a significant business growth opportunity within the transport sector.

## Notice

The West of England Combined Authority (CA) Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which included a proposal to pilot Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) to serve the region. The project is a key deliverable in the Governments ambition to grow bus usage and to deliver better bus services. The project will also contribute towards National and Local Decarbonising Plans to achieve zero emissions fleet vehicles. The main aim of the DRT service is to support the local bus network by offering more service flexibility to parts of the region not directly served by the high frequency services available on the main corridors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2996cd50-c346-4fb9-9ed8-5e82b7ea3d84 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2022 at 18:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2996cd50-c346-4fb9-9ed8-5e82b7ea3d84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2996cd50-c346-4fb9-9ed8-5e82b7ea3d84
  4th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/

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