CO0391 - Modernising Passenger Transport

Concepts

• chelmsford
• information technology
• digital demand responsive transport
• passenger transport
• digital demand responsive transport (ddrt) platform
• transport
• passenger
• modernising
• modernisation
• research and development

Location

Chelmsford

Description

This procurement is for an enhanced travel planning and Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) platform to replace the current TravelEssex App and enable the wider modernisation of passenger transport through improved customer service, network planning and information. The tender can be accessed via this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

Total Quantity or Scope

Essex County Council seeks to procure a Travel Planner and Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) Solution (the ‘Solution’) to replace the current TravelEssex App and enable the wider modernisation of passenger transport through improved customer service, enhanced journey planning and information. The Solution is considered a MaaS platform and will enable the addition of further functionality, modules or integrations over time under the Agreement (subject to funding), via Continuous Improvement, Additional Services and/or Change Control Notice. The Supplier must provide a Travel Planner which is available in two ways: (1) a web based Travel Planner, which will be seamlessly embedded on the TravelEssex website (www.TravelEssex.co.uk) and other websites. (2) a TravelEssex App, integrating the journey planning data in item 1 with DDRT in order to enable booking and payment for existing, and future, flexible transport services such as ECC’s DigiGo service. ECC is therefore undertaking a Restricted tender under FTS procedures for a rolling contract term with contract review points as detailed within the tender documentation. Please note that the minimum contract term is 4 years. Please note Consortiums are encouraged and welcome to bid.

Renewal Options

This is a rolling contract term with contract review points as detailed within the tender documentation. Please note that the minimum contract term is 4 years and will continue on a rolling basis until termination as set out in the tender documentation.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price.