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title: "Demand Responsive Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03408d"
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# Demand Responsive Transport

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03408d

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## Summary

The Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council initiated a procurement process for a public bus service titled "Demand Responsive Transport" in the services category. This tender was at the award stage and was awarded to WeMove Solutions Ltd/Coachscanner. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract value was £861,000, and it was signed on 16th August 2022. The buying organisation, Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council, located in Ellesmere Port, played a key role as the buyer in this process.

The "Demand Responsive Transport" tender by Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council provides an opportunity for businesses interested in providing transport services. Businesses in the transport industry, especially those experienced in innovative transport solutions and mobile app technology, would be well-suited to compete. The pilot DRT service aims to cater to those underserved by traditional bus services, making it appealing for businesses looking to address transport challenges in rural areas. Participating businesses should consider the unique branding and marketing strategies required to attract new users, particularly younger demographics, seeking affordable and flexible transport options.

## Notice

Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) public bus service serving the rural area surrounding Frodsham & Helsby. A large part of the area is not currently provided with bus services - this will be an additional service, which will complement existing services. This pilot DRT service will test how a flexible service, primarily booked through an App, can provide an option that will meet the travel needs of many people whom the current bus network does not serve. Attractive service branding and proactive marketing will seek to attract new users who are currently lacking affordable transport (particularly younger people).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) public bus service serving the rural area surrounding Frodsham & Helsby. A large part of the area is not currently provided with bus services - this will be an additional service, which will complement existing services. This pilot DRT service will test how a flexible service, primarily booked through an App, can provide an option that will meet the travel needs of many people whom the current bus network does not serve. Attractive service branding and proactive marketing will seek to attract new users who are currently lacking affordable transport (particularly younger people).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026468-2022 |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £861,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEMOVE SOLUTIONS LTD/COACHSCANNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2022 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026468-2022
- 26 May 2022 at 18:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014823-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=3e866d7b-37dc-ec11-8114-005056b64545

## Provenance

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