---
title: "Demand Responsive Passenger Transport Services Operation - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028cbd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-22"
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# Demand Responsive Passenger Transport Services Operation - Request for Information

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028cbd

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Aberdeenshire Council, seeking to operate Demand Responsive Passenger Transport Services in Aberdeenshire. The request for information, titled "Demand Responsive Passenger Transport Services Operation," is currently in the planning stage and is part of the public road transport services category. Interested parties must respond by 8th February 2021, and the total budget allocated for this service is £1,655,000. The services will operate in the Inverurie and Deeside areas, enabling transportation for the general public from Mondays to Saturdays.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in non-scheduled passenger transport and road transport operations. Companies that can provide flexible transport solutions and manage multiple vehicles would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to long-term partnerships with the council and further opportunities within the transport sector in Aberdeenshire.

## Notice

Supplier interest is sought in the Operation of Demand Responsive Passenger Transport Services in Aberdeenshire, registered as local bus services for the general public. Potential operators are invited to complete and return the form in the Further Info Additional Documents section of this notice.

### Lot Information

Inverurie Area DRT Service

The operation of a Demand Responsive Transport service open to the general public, on Mondays to Saturdays, potentially comprising 5 vehicles.

Deeside Area DRT Service

The operation of a Demand Responsive Transport service open to the general public, on Mondays to Saturdays, potentially comprising 2 vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001383-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,655,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2021 at 17:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001383-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=641590
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

## Provenance

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