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title: "Demand Responsive Transport Network"
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# Demand Responsive Transport Network

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-282b684c-513b-4b21-bdf8-b523b304056c

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Demand Responsive Transport Network" initiated by Milton Keynes Council. This contract falls under the transport services industry and focuses on providing a demand responsive transport service across the borough of Milton Keynes. The procurement method used was a limited tender, with the contract awarded on 2nd February 2021, and it is effective from 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for a further two years. Key locations include the entire Milton Keynes area, which also encompasses rural regions and new developments, while cross-boundary trips remain outside the contract's scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in operating demand responsive transport systems or similar public transport solutions. Companies with capabilities in software development for transport management or those involved in community transport services would be particularly well-suited to explore this contract. The shift towards demand responsive transport by the Council is likely to create a competitive landscape for services that can integrate smoothly with existing transport networks, paving the way for growth in this sector.

## Notice

Award of contract after further competition under CU2688 Local Bus Service DPS - Lot 2 Shared Taxi and Demand Responsive Service. Contract awarded for a period of 3 years with an option to extend by 12 months for further two years. The Council has taken the decision to move most of its subsidised network to demand responsive transport. The contract is for the operation and the software to run a full 'corner to corner' DRT service within the parameters laid out by the Council. The service will integrate rather than compete with the commercial local bus network.Within scope are the possible adaptation of the service to hub and spoke or transfer based if patronage grows significantly. The entire borough of Milton Keynes, including rural areas and new developments that may begin during the contract period are within scope. Cross Boundary trips are not within scope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58986d6-714e-49c1-9bc6-9a5fe00c992e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIA TRANSPORTATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58986d6-714e-49c1-9bc6-9a5fe00c992e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58986d6-714e-49c1-9bc6-9a5fe00c992e
  19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR161600
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

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