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title: "LDC-408a - On Demand Transport Project (Vehicle and Drivers)"
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published: "2024-11-26"
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# LDC-408a - On Demand Transport Project (Vehicle and Drivers)

Buyer: LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d12ad97-34e2-44da-b2d0-93acc3e2629c

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## Summary

Lichfield District Council has concluded the procurement process for the "LDC-408a - On Demand Transport Project (Vehicle and Drivers)," which aims to pilot an on-demand bus service connecting rural towns and villages to urban centres in Burntwood and Lichfield. Classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services (excluding waste transport), this project began its procurement with an open procedure, with a total value of £149,999 GBP. The tender, which was published on 12th August 2024, received its award on 7th November 2024, and the contract will run from 2nd December 2024 to 1st June 2025. The project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and focuses on services needed in England.

The awarding of this contract to the supplier WEDRT presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and those within the transport services industry. Businesses in the region that specialise in providing vehicular transport and driver services can greatly benefit from engaging with such public contracts. This project offers a lucrative possibility for companies aiming to expand their service offerings and customer base, whilst contributing to providing essential transport connectivity in rural areas. Prospective bidders were encouraged by the proactive and inclusive procurement approach of Lichfield District Council, with suitability criteria tailored to support SMEs and VCSEs.

## Notice

"Lichfield On-Demand Bus Service" project will utilise UK Shared Prosperity Funding to provide a pilot scheme to connect residents in rural towns and villages across the locality with urban centres in Burntwood and Lichfield through an on-demand bus service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3deb59c8-b313-45b8-8520-03e1215cd27b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,534 |
| 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 | LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS13 6YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Stowe |
| Westminster constituency | Lichfield |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEDRT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3deb59c8-b313-45b8-8520-03e1215cd27b
- 12 Aug 2024 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fb91a3-a2ef-4e91-b808-559302a5a525

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3deb59c8-b313-45b8-8520-03e1215cd27b
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fb91a3-a2ef-4e91-b808-559302a5a525
  12th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=829fa8eb-c258-ef11-812e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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