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title: "Digital DRT Market Engagement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-07"
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# Digital DRT Market Engagement

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca574e4c-4d0a-4e5f-856f-af034016dc2a

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Digital DRT Market Engagement," which aims to trial Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) in response to the National Bus Strategy introduced by the government. The procurement process is being initiated with indicative funding to further refine a set of proposals for consideration by the Department for Transport. Key engagement activities must be completed by 24 June 2022, and the procurement is classified under software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), as well as IT services for consulting and software development (CPV code 72000000). The tender is focused in the region of England, within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and demand-responsive transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this engagement process, particularly those that can provide innovative software solutions or support services for transport systems. Successful involvement in this project could facilitate further collaborations and projects within the growing transport technology sector, enhancing business growth potential.

## Notice

In response to the National Bus Strategy launched by the government in March 2021, Somerset County Council (SCC) submitted a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which included a proposal to trial Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) in the County. SCC has been awarded indicative funding to progress an element of the proposals submitted initially and a further refined set of proposals has been submitted to the Department for Transport (DfT) for further consideration. Subject to final confirmation of the funding SCC would like to trial Digital DRT, particularly acting as a feeder service into a designated mobility hub.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefe2ccf-805b-4c77-8b9c-c9e191460d82 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2022 at 08:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefe2ccf-805b-4c77-8b9c-c9e191460d82
- 24 May 2022 at 08:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ddb8c6-3beb-4c17-b5aa-c7d1be37dbf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aefe2ccf-805b-4c77-8b9c-c9e191460d82
  7th June 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ddb8c6-3beb-4c17-b5aa-c7d1be37dbf8
  24th May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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