Published date: 27 March 2018

Last edited date: 27 March 2018

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 10 April 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 34000000

  • Road transport services - 60100000

  • Systems consultancy services - 72246000

    • Software-related services - 72260000

    • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

London

Procurement reference

tfl_scp_001783

Published date

27 March 2018

Closing date

10 April 2018

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Demand responsive bus services are those provided by public service vehicles which follow either flexible routes, flexible timetables, or both. These types of service have existed in various forms for several decades. However, in recent years improvements in technology, including vastly improved routing algorithms, have opened up a number of new opportunities which could be used to enhance the availability of public transport for Londoners. We are exploring demand responsive bus services to better understand their potential to enhance London's transport network. In particular, and as articulated in the Mayor's Transport Strategy (MTS), we believe this type of service may have the potential to contribute to sustainable travel by 1) helping to achieve modal shift to public transport in areas where car dependence is greatest; 2) acting as a complement to the existing network and improving affordable access to essential services, employment, education and retail opportunities in areas with lower service coverage; and 3) helping to promote a preference for travel by public transport and active modes amongst those moving into new residential areas. We are considering working with a supplier (or suppliers) to run a co funded demand responsive bus service trial(s).

In order to better understand market interest and capability, and to gather market feedback on our proposed approach to any potential trial(s), TfL request that suppliers complete and return the attached Market Sounding Questionnaire by 10 April 2018, all responses should be submitted via TfL's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com

You will need to register on the portal (if you have not done so already), this is a simple process that will only take a few minutes - just follow the online instructions. Once registered please search for 'Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial'.

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In order to better understand market interest and capability, and to gather market feedback on our proposed approach to any potential trial(s), TfL request that suppliers complete and return the attached Market Sounding Questionnaire by 10 April 2018, all responses should be submitted via TfL's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com

You will need to register on the portal (if you have not done so already), this is a simple process that will only take a few minutes - just follow the online instructions. Once registered please search for 'Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial'.

About the buyer

Contact name

Emma Milam

Address

197 Blackfriars Road
Southwark
London
SE1 8NJ
England

Email

emma.milam@tfl.gov.uk

Website

www.tfl.gov.uk