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title: "CPCA - WEST HUNTINGDONSHIRE DRT"
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# CPCA - WEST HUNTINGDONSHIRE DRT

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b10021da-bb64-4938-a3e6-822f21fc956e

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority for the project titled "CPCA - WEST HUNTINGDONSHIRE DRT". This initiative falls under the transport services industry and focuses on a six-month trial for demand responsive transport (DRT) as an alternative to conventional bus services in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 3 June 2021. The total value of the contract is £400,000, with a minimum bid threshold of £200,000. The contract period is planned to commence on 2 August 2021 and conclude on 1 February 2022, and the procurement method used for this process is an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions for demand responsive transport. Companies equipped to provide vehicles, drivers, and maintenance, along with technology solutions such as web-based applications for real-time booking, are particularly well-suited to compete. The initiative may also appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are looking to expand their operations in the transport sector and develop new contracts through improved service offerings.

## Notice

Six month trial project to determine relative trip generation and economic viability of DRT compared to conventional bus services in West Hunts. The winning tender will provide or contract in vehicles, drivers, vehicle operations and maintenance, fuel and insurance, a web-based App with real time route booking and scheduling and a fall-back manually assisted booking service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db25c53f-360c-4b47-b79b-f213fcb30728 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 1 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ELY |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB7 4LS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | East Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Ely East |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db25c53f-360c-4b47-b79b-f213fcb30728

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db25c53f-360c-4b47-b79b-f213fcb30728
  4th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=23885fe9-22a1-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

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