--- title: "Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b54f4f1f-d0cc-4790-8751-93d880d15b97" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b54f4f1f-d0cc-4790-8751-93d880d15b97" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b54f4f1f-d0cc-4790-8751-93d880d15b97.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b54f4f1f-d0cc-4790-8751-93d880d15b97.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-27" --- # Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b54f4f1f-d0cc-4790-8751-93d880d15b97 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b54f4f1f-d0cc-4790-8751-93d880d15b97) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b54f4f1f-d0cc-4790-8751-93d880d15b97.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is seeking a transport operator for a new Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service, funded by the Government's Rural Mobility Fund. This initiative aims to enhance public transport accessibility in rural areas, contributing to social inclusion and reducing carbon emissions. The tender process is active and utilises an open procedure for procurement. The tender submission deadline is set for 8th October 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 16th November 2021 and run until 15th November 2024. The total budget for this project is £600,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and technology sectors, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions for on-demand transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project supports their participation. Given the requirements for both transport operations and the development of a management App, companies specialising in software development and logistical services would also find this tender relevant for growth. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council (the Authority) requires a transport operator to operate a new demand responsive transport (DRT) service. The service will be funded by the Government's Rural Mobility Fund, which aims to trial on-demand bus services in rural or suburban areas. The objectives of the DRT service, as set out by the Department for Transport (DfT) are to: * Improve access to employment, education, healthcare and other services * Enable greater social inclusion and reduce isolation * Provide a public transport offer that attracts a diverse customer base * Support the Government's commitments to tackling air pollution and reducing carbon emissions by reducing reliance on private vehicles As part of this service an App is also required to manage the service provision which can be tendered for on Lot 2. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b932c56-7f84-45f9-bc19-eea73562b726 | | 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 | 27 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2021 - 15 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2021 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b932c56-7f84-45f9-bc19-eea73562b726 - 3 Sep 2021 at 17:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ea3160-5863-40dd-9b28-b7a7a521e9ae - 12 Aug 2021 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48e83d2-f7e4-4071-9e36-3af0dd80ae9f - 12 Aug 2021 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08989e99-129c-4eaa-8fcd-2eca8e795791 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b932c56-7f84-45f9-bc19-eea73562b726 27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ea3160-5863-40dd-9b28-b7a7a521e9ae 3rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48e83d2-f7e4-4071-9e36-3af0dd80ae9f 12th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08989e99-129c-4eaa-8fcd-2eca8e795791 12th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2e0be5f2-43fb-eb11-810d-005056b64545 Please apply from the following link ## Notice URLs - https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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