--- title: "Dynamic Demanding Responsive Transport - DDRT West of England Combined Authority" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033ffa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033ffa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033ffa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033ffa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" 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-h6vhtk-033ffa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033ffa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033ffa.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority is launching a procurement process titled "Dynamic Demanding Responsive Transport - DDRT." This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically concerning public-service buses. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with critical dates indicating the tender period concluding on 17 June 2022, and the award period starting the same day. The executing locations for this project are primarily in North Bristol and South Gloucestershire. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, permitting broad participation. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative transport solutions, digital platform development, and fleet management, particularly those experienced in dynamic and responsive transport services. Companies capable of partnering to deliver bespoke transport solutions using technology platforms, such as customer and driver apps integrated with smaller buses or shared taxis, would be particularly well-suited to compete. This is an excellent chance for businesses to engage in a project aimed at enhancing regional public transport and addressing accessibility issues in areas with limited traditional transport options. ## Notice Dynamic Demanding Responsive Transport ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. The main objectives are: * to provide efficient public transport alternatives where conventional bus and rail services cannot offer viable solutions. * to connect areas of low skill, high unemployment, and low car ownership, with areas of high employment. * to maximise the value of regional transport investments by increasing the catchment area of public transport through first/last mile connectivity. * to improve congestion and air quality by reducing the reliance on single-occupancy car journeys and producing a modal shift, particularly in areas where public transport is not an option. * to improve access directly to places of employment and therefore accelerate economic growth and productivity, particularly in areas of deprivation. The technical requirements regarding the functionality and usability of the DDRT platform are detailed in the specification. The DDRT trial is made up of two operating trial locations. The first of the trial zones should be ready to go live to the public in October/ early November 2022. The second should be live February 2023. Both trials will run for a year each. The DDRT service will be integrated with our MaaS platform and other modes in the region. Additional information: Please access https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017496-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34121100 - Public-service buses ## Release History - 27 Jun 2022 at 12:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017496-2022 - 10 Jun 2022 at 13:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016011-2022 - 25 May 2022 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014676-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ - https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/ - 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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