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title: "Milton Keynes Council - Demand Responsive Transport Network"
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# Milton Keynes Council - Demand Responsive Transport Network

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d68e8df3-5b61-42cf-8f23-7318a878ff63

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes Council has recently completed the public procurement process for the "Demand Responsive Transport Network" tender, aimed at modernising its local transport services due to rising operational costs and post-COVID challenges. This contract is classified under road transport services and is valued at £5 million. The procurement method employed was a further competition under the Local Bus Service Dynamic Purchasing System for Lot 2, which is specifically for Shared Taxi and Demand Responsive Services. The contract will commence on 1 April 2021 and is set to run for three years until 31 March 2024, with an option to extend for an additional two years depending on service needs. 

This procurement opportunity is ideal for companies providing innovative transport solutions, particularly those specialising in demand-responsive and shared transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the Council's interest in adapting services to meet growth in patronage, including the integration of rural and urban developments within Milton Keynes. This contract represents a potential avenue for businesses to contribute to local transport infrastructure and service delivery while ensuing sustainable operational frameworks in a post-pandemic context.

## Notice

Further competition under Milton Keynes Council Local Bus Service DPS - Lot 2 Shared Taxi and Demand Responsive Service. Due to the increasing costs of the subsidised bus network making it unsustainable and the impact of COVID bringing the ongoing pressures to a head, The Council has taken the decision to move most of its subsidised network to demand responsive transport. The Council is seeking a contract for the operation and the software to run a full 'corner to corner' DRT service within the parameters laid out by the Council. The service will need to integrate rather than compete with the commercial local bus network. Within scope are the possible adaptation of the service to hub and spoke or transfer based if patronage grows significantly. The entire borough of Milton Keynes, including rural areas and new developments that may begin during the contract period are within scope. Cross Boundary trips are not within scope. The Council proposes to enter into Contract for an initial period of three years with the successful tenderer (Service Provider). There will be options to extend by 12 months for a further two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6244c855-ace3-4730-907c-dd51157e4d77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIA TRANSPORTATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6244c855-ace3-4730-907c-dd51157e4d77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6244c855-ace3-4730-907c-dd51157e4d77
  19th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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