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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) In North East Lincolnshire"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) In North East Lincolnshire

Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36a3270f-eeea-4712-bfac-d8d3cfbfead3

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## Summary

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is actively seeking a new partner for the delivery of the Phone 'n' Ride demand responsive transport (DRT) service. This procurement is specifically for public road transport services within North East Lincolnshire, part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Currently, in the tender stage, this processes' key deadline for submitting interest is 19 November 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2026, lasting up to three years. The Council is considering various options and actively seeking market feedback on potential alternative solutions to ensure value for money and service efficacy.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the public transport services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Organisations with innovative approaches in transport services or those with a strong track record in demand-based public transport can greatly benefit. By participating, businesses not only gain the opportunity to influence the service delivery model but also position themselves as key players in leveraging public transport solutions that best meet local needs, fostering potential growth through long-term service contracts.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to appoint a new delivery partner for the continuation of the Phone 'n' Ride Service from 1 October 2026 for period of up to three years. The Authority is keen to consider what other options might be open to it. The purpose of this pre market engagement is to seek views from the market regarding what it considers might be alternative solutions to deliver the Phone 'n' Ride demand responsive transport (DRT) services. The Authority is open to alternative delivery options and isn't committed to the current way or working, providing the desired outcomes continue whilst providing value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd7441f-c425-4b7e-bba6-540cb46007d7 |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN31 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | West Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd7441f-c425-4b7e-bba6-540cb46007d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd7441f-c425-4b7e-bba6-540cb46007d7
  22nd October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99269&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103294
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nelincs.gov.uk

## Provenance

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