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title: "Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service for an operator"
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# Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service for an operator

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db184ef8-9db5-4ed6-b44e-fb975efdf1d7

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## 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 procurement is classified under the road transport services industry and is currently in the Award stage. The contract has a total value of £1,090,783, with an awarded supplier, Woods Coaches Ltd, starting the contract on 27th July 2022 and running until 26th July 2025. The initial tender submission period ended on 1st June 2022, with the contract awarded following a limited procurement method that did not require prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly for those that can provide innovative on-demand transport solutions in rural or suburban areas. Companies specialising in operational logistics, flexible transportation services, or those with experience in public transport operations would be well-suited to explore similar future contracts. By participating in such initiatives, businesses can contribute to enhancing public transport accessibility, ultimately supporting local communities and driving growth within the sector.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4fb7f4a-9621-4e96-85c0-de1d8d2d8cc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2022 - 26 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,090,783 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOODS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4fb7f4a-9621-4e96-85c0-de1d8d2d8cc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4fb7f4a-9621-4e96-85c0-de1d8d2d8cc5
  5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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