--- title: "Provision of a Dial-a-Ride Transport Service in Adur and Worthing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49593fbd-43f6-42c4-b291-4cede6b5bd8f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49593fbd-43f6-42c4-b291-4cede6b5bd8f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49593fbd-43f6-42c4-b291-4cede6b5bd8f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49593fbd-43f6-42c4-b291-4cede6b5bd8f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ADUR & WORTHING COUNCIL" published: "2017-05-30" --- # Provision of a Dial-a-Ride Transport Service in Adur and Worthing Buyer: ADUR & WORTHING COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49593fbd-43f6-42c4-b291-4cede6b5bd8f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49593fbd-43f6-42c4-b291-4cede6b5bd8f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49593fbd-43f6-42c4-b291-4cede6b5bd8f.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Adur & Worthing Council seeking expressions of interest for the "Provision of a Dial-a-Ride Transport Service in Adur and Worthing." This contract is aimed at providing a high-quality transport service for disabled and vulnerable residents who are unable to access public transport. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a closing date for submission set for 16th June 2017. The service is expected to commence from 1st August 2017 and will run until 31st March 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the relevant industry category classified under passenger transport services. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in community transport or services tailored for individuals with mobility impairments. Companies that can deliver reliable and bespoke transport solutions suitable for vulnerable populations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses expand their service offerings while positively impacting the local community. ## Notice Provision of a Dial-a-Ride Transport Service in Adur and Worthing. The overall intention of this contract is to provide a reliable, high quality Dial-a-Ride transport service to benefit disabled, mobility impaired or other vulnerable residents, who are unable to use, or access, public transport and have no alternative means of travel. The term Dial-a-Ride is a generic term for a journey that is booked by telephone and the general understanding is that it is a bespoke service where a fixed-route service is not available, not suitable or may not be accessible for those with physical or mental disabilities. The tender document specifies the services required, the service levels anticipated, the manner in which services should be provided and the level of quality. Additional information: Adur & Worthing Councils are seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to tender for this project. The scope of which will comprise of but may not be limited provision of Dial A Ride community transport service. The initial contract period will be for 31st July 2017 to 31st March 2019. All correspondence relating to this tender must be submitted via the Authority's e-tendering portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/adur-worthing/aspx/Home The closing date for receipt of tenders is 16th June 2017. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089961fd-2487-407f-8ea0-08224c64a113 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000 | | 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 | ADUR & WORTHING COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | COBALT HOUSING E-TENDERING | | Locality | MERSEYSIDE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L11 2SF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Worthing | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Worthing West | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 30 May 2017 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089961fd-2487-407f-8ea0-08224c64a113 - 30 May 2017 at 08:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089961fd-2487-407f-8ea0-08224c64a113 - 19 Apr 2017 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089961fd-2487-407f-8ea0-08224c64a113 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089961fd-2487-407f-8ea0-08224c64a113 30th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cobalthousing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/adur-worthing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/adur-worthing/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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