--- title: "Provision of a Vehicle Sharing system at the University of Warwick" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e08904e0-c162-4e33-83ca-3a04f848d8c9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e08904e0-c162-4e33-83ca-3a04f848d8c9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e08904e0-c162-4e33-83ca-3a04f848d8c9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e08904e0-c162-4e33-83ca-3a04f848d8c9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2021-08-16" --- # Provision of a Vehicle Sharing system at the University of Warwick Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e08904e0-c162-4e33-83ca-3a04f848d8c9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e08904e0-c162-4e33-83ca-3a04f848d8c9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e08904e0-c162-4e33-83ca-3a04f848d8c9.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a provider for the "Provision of a Vehicle Sharing System" at the University of Warwick, focusing on innovative transport solutions. This procurement, classified under services (CPV: 72232000), is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5:00 PM on 3rd September 2021. The selected supplier will embark on a contract starting on 17th September 2021 for one year, with a possible extension of six months until March 2023. The opportunity aims to facilitate car journey sharing in response to the anticipated influx of visitors due to upcoming events such as the Commonwealth Games in 2022. This tender presents significant growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in transportation technology or software development. With the open procedure for bids, this contract invites businesses capable of delivering innovative vehicle-sharing solutions to enhance the transport ecosystem in a region undergoing regeneration and investment. Companies experienced in developing user-friendly platforms or transport logistics will find this opportunity particularly relevant. ## Notice Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is looking to procure a suitable provider to develop a vehicle sharing system at the University of Warwick. Vehicle journey sharing is defined as: The ability for non-affiliated individuals to easily share a journey in a privately-owned vehicle. Verification that journey has been shared may be necessary by a third party if such journeys are being incentivised. Trialling this technology developed by the successful supplier is seen as the best mechanism to test its long-term viability. Coventry and the surrounding regions are currently experiencing significant regeneration and investment. With the City of Culture status and the Commonwealth Games scheduled for 2022 this is the perfect time to explore new transport solutions such as a vehicle sharing system. In anticipation of a significant upshift in visitors and local traffic investments we now have the potential to shape the transport eco-system for years to come. A single specialist provider is required to provide the system for TfWM over a contract period of one year commencing in mid-September 2021 with the option to extend for an additional six months until mid-March 2023. This tender is being evaluated on the basis of 70/30 quality/price and the closing date for submissions is 1700 on Friday 3rd September 2021. If you have any clarification questions the deadline for submitting them is 1700 on Tuesday 31st August 2021. In order to access the documents and submit a bid please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk). The tender reference is itt_979 and if you are not already registered on BravoSolution it is free and usually only takes a few minutes to do so. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ca5683-dbe5-4cb8-8c34-3453b6abc0db | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Sep 2021 - 16 Sep 2022 | | 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B19 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software ## Release History - 16 Aug 2021 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ca5683-dbe5-4cb8-8c34-3453b6abc0db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ca5683-dbe5-4cb8-8c34-3453b6abc0db 16th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmca.org.uk - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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