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title: "Provision of a Buckinghamshire Demand Responsive Bus Service"
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# Provision of a Buckinghamshire Demand Responsive Bus Service

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fa9a

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has recently concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of a Buckinghamshire Demand Responsive Bus Service," which falls under the transport services industry. This process included two lots: one for Aylesbury and another for High Wycombe, with a total budget of £4.3 million for the full contract term, which lasts for three years starting from June 1, 2022, with options to extend. The tender was conducted under an open procurement method, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. The award criteria were based on a combination of quality and price, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the transport service in the region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to deliver demand-responsive solutions. Companies with experience in flexible public transport systems, innovative routing technologies, or a strong operational presence in rural areas would be ideal candidates to participate. Furthermore, the contracts provide an excellent avenue for businesses to enhance community connectivity, support local economies, and contribute positively toward environmental sustainability through improved public transport options.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Council wish to commission a Demand Responsive Transport Service for Buckinghamshire. The service provision will be divided into 2 lots - one for Aylesbury and one for High Wycombe. Organisations can tender for one or both lots. LOT 1 - Aylesbury The scheme for Aylesbury focuses on improving connectivity to the rural areas surrounding Aylesbury (Weedon, Hartwell, Aston Clinton, Weston Turville and Halton) which are currently under-served by traditional bus routes. The DRT service will provide better connections to local economic, retail, education, and healthcare facilities, notably Stoke Mandeville Hospital (SMH) which is an important local employer and a key regional hospital. The six objectives of the proposed DRT service for Aylesbury, as set out in the RMF bid documents, are to: 1. Reduce public transport journey times and improve journey time reliability through flexible demand-responsive systems. 2. Remove the requirement for interchange in the town centre for cross-town journeys and the need to pay multiple operators due to a fragmented local bus market and lack of integrated ticketing. 3. Increase network coverage beyond the current fixed radial system, with improved access to SMH and areas out of the town centre. 4. Improve accessibility for all passengers, with a user-friendly and inclusive service which is flexible enough to meet users' individual needs. 5. Contribute to tackling Aylesbury's peak time congestion through increased modal shift by providing an attractive public transport solution that in turn contributes to carbon reduction and improved air quality. 6. Include subsidised travel to cater for an ageing population and ensure that those who qualify can benefit from the service. The budget for this service is PS1,700,000 for the full contract term. LOT 2 - High Wycombe The scheme for High Wycombe focuses on improving connectivity to the rural areas surrounding High Wycombe (Booker, Downley, and Wooburn Green). These areas are currently under-served by traditional bus routes so implementing a DRT service will provide better connections to local economic, retail, education and healthcare facilities, notably the Cressex Industrial Park which is a key source of employment in the area, town centre, railway station and hospital. The six objectives of the proposed DRT service for High Wycombe, as set out in the RMF bid documents, are to: 1. Reduce public transport journey times and improve journey time reliability through flexible demand-responsive systems. 2. Remove the barrier of needing to interchange in the town centre to make cross-town journeys. 3. Increase network coverage beyond the current fixed radial system, with improved access to Cressex Industrial Estate and High Wycombe Hospital and a dramatically improved transport service to surrounding villages and suburban areas. 4. Improve accessibility for all passengers, with a user-friendly and inclusive service which is flexible enough to meet users' individual needs. 5. Contribute to tackling High Wycombe's severe peak time congestion problems through increased modal shift resulting from a more flexible public transport service, with direct knock-on benefits in terms of carbon reduction, improved air quality and access to employment. 6. Include subsidised travel to cater for an ageing population and ensure that those who qualify can benefit from the service. Another objective of the scheme is to support the development of the transport network by encouraging the natural development of mobility hub(s). The DRT should at least provide accessibility and connectivity to the current transport network. This connectivity to the current transport network should be promoted as a basis of the DRT service. The budget for this service is PS2,600,000 for the full contract term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Aylesbury

The scheme for Aylesbury focuses on improving connectivity to the rural areas surrounding Aylesbury (Weedon, Hartwell, Aston Clinton, Weston Turville and Halton) which are currently under-served by traditional bus routes. The DRT service will provide better connections to local economic, retail, education, and healthcare facilities, notably Stoke Mandeville Hospital (SMH) which is an important local employer and a key regional hospital. The six objectives of the proposed DRT service for Aylesbury, as set out in the RMF bid documents, are to: 1. Reduce public transport journey times and improve journey time reliability through flexible demand-responsive systems. 2. Remove the requirement for interchange in the town centre for cross-town journeys and the need to pay multiple operators due to a fragmented local bus market and lack of integrated ticketing. 3. Increase network coverage beyond the current fixed radial system, with improved access to SMH and areas out of the town centre. 4. Improve accessibility for all passengers, with a user-friendly and inclusive service which is flexible enough to meet users' individual needs. 5. Contribute to tackling Aylesbury's peak time congestion through increased modal shift by providing an attractive public transport solution that in turn contributes to carbon reduction and improved air quality. 6. Include subsidised travel to cater for an ageing population and ensure that those who qualify can benefit from the service.

Lot 2 - High Wycombe

LOT 2 - High Wycombe The scheme for High Wycombe focuses on improving connectivity to the rural areas surrounding High Wycombe (Booker, Downley, and Wooburn Green). These areas are currently under-served by traditional bus routes so implementing a DRT service will provide better connections to local economic, retail, education and healthcare facilities, notably the Cressex Industrial Park which is a key source of employment in the area, town centre, railway station and hospital. The six objectives of the proposed DRT service for High Wycombe, as set out in the RMF bid documents, are to: 1. Reduce public transport journey times and improve journey time reliability through flexible demand-responsive systems. 2. Remove the barrier of needing to interchange in the town centre to make cross-town journeys. 3. Increase network coverage beyond the current fixed radial system, with improved access to Cressex Industrial Estate and High Wycombe Hospital and a dramatically improved transport service to surrounding villages and suburban areas. 4. Improve accessibility for all passengers, with a user-friendly and inclusive service which is flexible enough to meet users' individual needs. 5. Contribute to tackling High Wycombe's severe peak time congestion problems through increased modal shift resulting from a more flexible public transport service, with direct knock-on benefits in terms of carbon reduction, improved air quality and access to employment. 6. Include subsidised travel to cater for an ageing population and ensure that those who qualify can benefit from the service. Another objective of the scheme is to support the development of the transport network by encouraging the natural development of mobility hub(s). The DRT should at least provide accessibility and connectivity to the current transport network. This connectivity to the current transport network should be promoted as a basis of the DRT service. The budget for this service is PS2,600,000 for the full contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019846-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £4,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,770,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA THE SHIRES T/A ARRIVA CLICK; CAROUSEL BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019846-2022
- 26 Nov 2021 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029483-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
- https://theroyalcourtsofjustice.com/
- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

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