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title: "Bus Demand Responsive Transport Network Framework Agreement"
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# Bus Demand Responsive Transport Network Framework Agreement

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7bb072c-cad4-42ec-9db4-c56b4624762c

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has issued a Framework Agreement for the Bus Demand Responsive Transport Network aimed at enhancing transport services across the West Midlands region. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, following the tender period which ended on 15 May 2020. The framework will run for a maximum of ten years from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2030, focusing on the provision of high-frequency, demand-responsive transport solutions. The procurement is classified under the category of services, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, with an open procedure allowing flexibility in bidding for either or both of the two lots: a technology platform and an operating platform.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide innovative technology solutions or operational services. Businesses that can integrate or improve transport technologies, offer fleet management services, or provide drivers and vehicles will find this framework especially relevant. The anticipated overall budget for this project is approximately £10 million, creating avenues for sustained partnerships and investments within the transport sector in the West Midlands.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has established an intelligent Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) network Framework Agreement across the West Midlands area and suitable mini competitions will be undertaken when funding becomes available for various locations that may come online during the framework which is to be for a period of no longer than 10 years. This will afford the necessary investment in vehicles, staff and technology to take place in order to deliver the various potential DRT schemes. The solution needs to be high frequency and demand responsive, capable of integrating with the WMCA's Swift ticketing and operate on-demand plus pre-booked pick up and set down journeys in each area concerned. The Framework consists of 2 Lots as below: Lot 1 - technology platform Lot 2 - operating platform Please note that the anticipated maximum spend value of approximately PS10m is that expected for both Lots 1 and 2, however, this is not known for definite and may ultimately be higher or lower than this figure over the duration of the framework depending on the availability of suitable funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5fa6ce8-5055-453d-b19f-f4fe5e69f1bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA MIDLANDS NORTH; COACHSCANNER; COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; KARHOO; LIFTANGO; MOOVIT; SHOTL TRANSPORTATION; SPARE; STAGECOACH MIDLANDS; VIA TRANSPORTATION; WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2020 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5fa6ce8-5055-453d-b19f-f4fe5e69f1bd
- 14 Apr 2020 at 16:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d91e6df7-7835-4f96-8739-92756fe831ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5fa6ce8-5055-453d-b19f-f4fe5e69f1bd
  12th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d91e6df7-7835-4f96-8739-92756fe831ea
  14th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmca.org.uk

## Provenance

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