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title: "Demand Responsive Transport"
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# Demand Responsive Transport

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e009b713-3db0-4b1d-90d8-ee644e7c8971

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for a Demand Responsive Transport service, aiming to establish an on-demand ride-share scheme in Watford, located in the East of England, UK. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 15 April 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 12 August 2019 and will run until 11 August 2025. The procurement method employed is selective via a negotiated procedure, and the main industry category involved is public road transport services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and mobility sectors, particularly those offering innovative transport solutions and technology-driven services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council seeks to enhance sustainable transport options in the area, thereby fostering growth for providers who can deliver flexible and scalable transport solutions.

## Notice

Watford Borough Council is inviting tenders from providers of demand responsive transport services to introduce an initial on-demand ride-share scheme to Watford, with the ability to scale-up the service as demand grows. This will form a key part of the council's sustainable transport strategy to encourage a modal shift in travel behaviours and relieve pressure on the transport network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e86e61b-f0f1-44d5-9b42-7bfe19d2ef2e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2019 - 11 Aug 2025 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e86e61b-f0f1-44d5-9b42-7bfe19d2ef2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e86e61b-f0f1-44d5-9b42-7bfe19d2ef2e
  11th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=382443651
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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