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title: "Demand Responsive Transport"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Demand Responsive Transport

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a57de53-1cfd-419c-b115-9f4d6967c229

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "Demand Responsive Transport." This initiative falls under the public road transport services category and supports the council's sustainable transport strategy. The contract is valued at £2,600,000 and will run from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2026, primarily within the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded after a selective procurement method via a negotiated procedure, with the tender period ending on 11 November 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in innovative, demand-responsive models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The awarded contract supports the establishment of an on-demand ride-share scheme, enabling suppliers to engage with a growing market as demand increases, effectively contributing to shifts in travel behaviours and easing transport network pressures.

## Notice

Watford Borough Council invited tenders from providers of demand responsive transport services to introduce an initial on-demand ride-share scheme to Watford, with the ability to scale-up the service as demand grows. This forms a key part of the council's sustainable transport strategy to encourage a modal shift in travel behaviours and relieve pressure on the transport network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d9d6e3-f2ee-4ba0-b851-7317d1f05d3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA KENT THAMESIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2019 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d9d6e3-f2ee-4ba0-b851-7317d1f05d3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d9d6e3-f2ee-4ba0-b851-7317d1f05d3f
  15th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=446553408
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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