Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Service

A Tender Notice
by LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
£600K
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
27 Sep 2021
Delivery
16 Nov 2021 to 15 Nov 2024
Deadline
08 Oct 2021 12:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Leicestershire County Council (the Authority) requires a transport operator to operate a new demand responsive transport (DRT) service. The service will be funded by the Government's Rural Mobility Fund, which aims to trial on-demand bus services in rural or suburban areas. The objectives of the DRT service, as set out by the Department for Transport (DfT) are to: • Improve access to employment, education, healthcare and other services • Enable greater social inclusion and reduce isolation • Provide a public transport offer that attracts a diverse customer base • Support the Government's commitments to tackling air pollution and reducing carbon emissions by reducing reliance on private vehicles As part of this service an App is also required to manage the service provision which can be tendered for on Lot 2.

CPV Codes

  • 60112000 - Public road transport services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

Please apply from the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2e0be5f2-43fb-eb11-810d-005056...

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