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title: "Rural Mobility Fund Pilot"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Rural Mobility Fund Pilot

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-831d45ab-b21d-4f77-b17f-4142f6ed1178

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is inviting bids for the 'Rural Mobility Fund Pilot', a project aimed at establishing a Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service funded for an initial two-year period. The procurement is categorised under the services industry, specifically focusing on non-scheduled passenger transport. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 20 December 2021. The contract will commence on 1 March 2022 and extend until 29 February 2024, with a total budget allocated of £800,000. The service will predominantly be deployed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport and technology sectors, particularly those offering innovative solutions for real-time booking systems and vehicle provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is designed to support their participation. This initiative not only enhances local transport services but also offers potential growth avenues for providers capable of delivering modern, adaptable transport solutions.

## Notice

The Authority has secured pilot funding for the provision of Rural Mobility Fund (RMF) Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service for an initial period of two years. This is a flagship service and will bring together a combination of real time booking systems, technology, suitable operator(s) and new vehicles which makes it a first for Gloucestershire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0fffc44-662a-4bd2-8012-3d6fc85d97a3 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0fffc44-662a-4bd2-8012-3d6fc85d97a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0fffc44-662a-4bd2-8012-3d6fc85d97a3
  18th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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