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title: "\"Real-time\" Demand Responsive Passenger Transport (DRT) System - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000638997"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-12-21"
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# "Real-time" Demand Responsive Passenger Transport (DRT) System - Request for Information

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000638997

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is initiating a procurement process for a "Real-time" Demand Responsive Passenger Transport (DRT) System, focusing on assessing market interest for a management system that supports passenger transport services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the Council planning to publish further details by 1st March 2021. This initiative is set to take place in Aberdeen, UK, and the anticipated project's start date is August 2021, making it a timely opportunity for businesses in this sector. The document detailing the request for information has already been published on 21st December 2020.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for technology and transport service firms, especially those specialising in software development, transport logistics, and user-friendly applications. Businesses that offer innovative solutions for real-time tracking, scheduling, and customer interfaces would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the project seeks to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency, providers able to demonstrate advanced technological capabilities in responsive transport management will likely find themselves well-positioned in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Demand Responsive Passenger Transport Management System (Soft Market Testing) Aberdeenshire Council is conducting a market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest for the provision and support of a management system for demand responsive passenger transport. It is intended that the responses will inform decision-making regarding a suitable procurement approach. This is not a formal tender document. Participation in this market assessment does not prejudice any future procurement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council is investigating whether to implement a Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) project, with an anticipated start date in August 2021, which would involve passengers being able book transport at very short notice and track their vehicle in a similar way to some taxi services. The Council is conducting a market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest for the provision and support of a DRT management system that would support the potential pilot project. It is intended that the responses will inform decision-making regarding a suitable procurement approach should the project go ahead. It is envisaged that any pilot project would be supported by a new DRT management system including the following functionality: 1. Ability to schedule requested passenger trips onto passenger vehicles in an efficient manner, by "grouping" trips where possible. 2. Ability for passengers to request, book and cancel trips via the internet, e.g., through an App. 3. Ability for passengers to track their allocated vehicle in real-time. 4. Automated messaging to passengers confirming their booking and advising of their estimated pick-up times, anticipated late-running etc. 5. Automated messaging to drivers advising of passenger trip details, e.g., pick-up time, pick-up location, drop-off location. 6. Ability for PTU staff to make bookings on behalf of passengers if required, track vehicles and communicate with drivers. 7. Ability to adjust transport provision to cater for the needs of different passenger types, e.g., allowing home pick-ups and additional boarding time for customers with limited mobility. 8. Ability to allocate appropriate passenger pick-up locations in town/village and rural areas. 9. Ability to incorporate multiple vehicles which may vary in nature, e.g., seating, operating hours. 10. Ability to incorporate any local timetabled bus services and direct passengers to these, rather than a DRT vehicle, if the times and locations of the bus service match the passenger's transport request. 11. Ability to deal with operational issues related to COVID-19, e.g., restricting seating capacity, building in time for additional vehicle cleaning. 12. Be capable of being scaled up to allow for expansion beyond any initial pilot project. 13. Be able to produce a suite of reports including management indicators and driver manifests. 14. Estimate accurate journey times based on road type and traffic volume. 15. Incorporate regularly updated mapping and address data.. The Council is conducting a market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest for the provision and support of a DRT management system.This request does not form part of any procurement procedure. Should a procurement follow, your organisation would require to tender for any contract if interested.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402705 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package
- 48332000 - Scheduling software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402705

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402705&idx=1
  21st December 2020 - Letter and form for suppliers to complete.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402705
  "Real-time" Demand Responsive Passenger Transport (DRT) System - Request for Information - Demand Responsive Passenger Transport Management System (Soft Market Testing) Aberdeenshire Council is conducting a market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest for the provision and support of a management system for demand responsive passenger transport. It is intended that the responses will inform decision-making regarding a suitable procurement approach. This is not a formal tender document. Participation in this market assessment does not prejudice any future procurement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000638997
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=638997

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