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title: "Demand Responsive Transport Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029d9b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Demand Responsive Transport Network

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d9b

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Milton Keynes Council, seeking a contract for the operation of a Demand Responsive Transport Network within the industry category of road transport services. This limited tender, which has reached the award stage, was awarded on 2nd February 2021 for an amount of £8,000,000 and spans a period of three years, with possible extensions of up to two additional years based on service demand. The service will cover the entire borough of Milton Keynes, including rural areas and new developments, while adhering to a standstill period following the award decision notices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of delivering innovative demand responsive transport solutions. Companies with expertise in integrating new transport software and systems that enhance public transport accessibility would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area. As Milton Keynes Council aims to adapt its subsidised transport network, enterprises offering flexible and adaptable solutions are likely to find favourable opportunities for growth in this evolving marketplace.

## Notice

Award of contract after further competition under CU2688 Local Bus Service DPS - Lot 2 Shared Taxi and Demand Responsive Service. Contract awarded for a period of 3 years with an option to extend by 12 months for further two years. The Council has taken the decision to move most of its subsidised network to demand responsive transport. The contract is for the operation and the software to run a full 'corner to corner' DRT service within the parameters laid out by the Council. The service will integrate rather than compete with the commercial local bus network. Within scope are the possible adaptation of the service to hub and spoke or transfer based if patronage grows significantly. The entire borough of Milton Keynes, including rural areas and new developments that may begin during the contract period are within scope. Cross Boundary trips are not within scope.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract after further competition under Milton Keynes Council Local Bus Service DPS Lot 2 Lot 2 Shared Taxi and Demand Responsive Service. Contract for the operation and the software to run a full 'corner to corner' DRT service within the parameters laid out by the Council. The service will integrate rather than compete with the commercial local bus network. Within scope are the possible adaptation of the service to hub and spoke or transfer based if patronage grows significantly. The entire borough of Milton Keynes, including rural areas and new developments that may begin during the contract period are within scope. Cross Boundary trips are not within scope.

### Procurement Information

Further competition under Local Bus Service DPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005674-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIA TRANSPORTATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005674-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:134575-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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