--- title: "Dynamic Demanding Responsive Transport - DDRT West of England Combined Authority" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1a7460f-8cd3-40cc-990b-8e4340d6b38e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1a7460f-8cd3-40cc-990b-8e4340d6b38e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1a7460f-8cd3-40cc-990b-8e4340d6b38e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1a7460f-8cd3-40cc-990b-8e4340d6b38e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2022-06-27" --- # Dynamic Demanding Responsive Transport - DDRT West of England Combined Authority Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1a7460f-8cd3-40cc-990b-8e4340d6b38e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1a7460f-8cd3-40cc-990b-8e4340d6b38e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1a7460f-8cd3-40cc-990b-8e4340d6b38e.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is currently seeking a partner for its Dynamic Demanding Responsive Transport (DDRT) project, part of an £28m innovation programme aimed at improving public transport integration across the region. This tender, classified under public-service buses (CPV code: 34121100), is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 29th June 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 8th August 2022 and conclude by 31st December 2023. The procurement process follows an open methodology, allowing businesses a fair opportunity to compete. This project presents a significant opportunity for transport service providers, especially those specialising in dynamic or demand-responsive transport solutions. SMEs with capabilities in integrating technology platforms for transport services, as well as operators able to manage smaller buses or shared taxis, would find this tender particularly relevant. The targeted service areas include North Bristol and South Gloucester, thus local businesses in these regions may also benefit from the project’s locality-focused objectives. ## Notice The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Future Transport Zone (FTZ) is a PS28m innovation programme aiming to improve the integration of public transport across the West of England. This notice specifically focusses on the DDRT project, which is part of the FTZ programme. Our vision for DDRT is to offer an alternative additional public transport mode, especially in areas where traditional modes do not currently present as a viable option or service. It is our intention to procure a partner to deliver a bespoke DDRT solution for the region, especially looking at locations in North Bristol and South Gloucester, (the Northern Arc/ Southmead/ Avonmouth and Severnside). What is a DDRT service: * DDRT is Dynamic, demand, responsive transport service * It is formed of a technology platform, which is formed of a customer app/ driver app/ back office and customer support and a fleet of vehicles. * Allows customers to book via an app/ website/ call centre for transport from a pre agreed pick up/ drop off. * Vehicles are typically smaller buses or minibus or shared taxis * We will prescribe operating zones, and the services can run within these boundaries. * Users book onto the service and technology platform routes accordingly, to pick up overs or connect to other transport services. Additional information: please follow https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7670d39-91be-45ba-a010-cc8476e663ff | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill | | Westminster constituency | Bristol East | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34121100 - Public-service buses ## Release History - 27 Jun 2022 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7670d39-91be-45ba-a010-cc8476e663ff - 10 Jun 2022 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6fdc49-f6b5-432e-b0a6-fe5b0a5393da - 25 May 2022 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/933462e2-0f12-476d-b8e3-56542e65b127 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7670d39-91be-45ba-a010-cc8476e663ff 27th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6fdc49-f6b5-432e-b0a6-fe5b0a5393da 10th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/933462e2-0f12-476d-b8e3-56542e65b127 25th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ tender documents can be downloaded from ## Notice URLs - https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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