Published date: 4 May 2022
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Contract summary
Industry
Public-service buses - 34121100
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£750,000
Procurement reference
WECA001-DN610749-59063542
Published date
4 May 2022
Closing date
18 May 2022
Closing time
11:59pm
Contract start date
1 August 2022
Contract end date
1 August 2023
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Future Transport Zone (FTZ) is a £28m innovation programme aiming to improve the integration of public transport across the West of England. This notice specifically focusses on the DDRT project, which is part of the FTZ programme.
Our vision for DDRT is to offer an alternative additional public transport mode, especially in areas where traditional modes do not currently present as a viable option or service. It is our intention to procure a partner to deliver a bespoke DDRT solution for the region,
[ the Northern Arc/ Southmead/ Avonmouth and Severnside].
What is a DDRT service:
• DDRT is Dynamic, demand, responsive transport service
• It is formed of a technology platform, which is formed of a customer app/ driver app/ back office and customer support and a fleet of vehicles.
• Allows customers to book via an app/ website/ call centre for transport from a pre agreed pick up/ drop off.
• Vehicles are typically smaller buses or minibus or shared taxis
• We prescribe operating zones, and the services can run within these boundaries.
• Users book onto the service and technology platform routes accordingly, to pick up overs or connect to other transport services.
The main objectives are:
• to provide efficient public transport alternatives where conventional bus and rail services cannot offer viable solutions.
• to connect areas of low skill, high unemployment, and low car ownership, with areas of high employment.
• to maximise the value of regional transport investments by increasing the catchment area of public transport through first/last mile connectivity.
• to improve congestion and air quality by reducing the reliance on single-occupancy car journeys and producing a modal shift, particularly in areas where public transport is not an option.
• to improve access directly to places of employment and therefore accelerate economic growth and productivity, particularly in areas of deprivation.
The technical requirements regarding the functionality and usability of the DDRT platform are:
More information
Additional text
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The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Future Transport Zone (FTZ) is a £28m innovation programme aiming to improve the integration of public transport across the West of England. This notice specifically focusses on the DDRT project, which is part of the FTZ programme.
Our vision for DDRT is to offer an alternative additional public transport mode, especially in areas where traditional modes do not currently present as a viable option or service. It is our intention to procure a partner to deliver a bespoke DDRT solution for the region,
[ the Northern Arc/ Southmead/ Avonmouth and Severnside].
What is a DDRT service:
• DDRT is Dynamic, demand, responsive transport service
• It is formed of a technology platform, which is formed of a customer app/ driver app/ back office and customer support and a fleet of vehicles.
• Allows customers to book via an app/ website/ call centre for transport from a pre agreed pick up/ drop off.
• Vehicles are typically smaller buses or minibus or shared taxis
• We prescribe operating zones, and the services can run within these boundaries.
• Users book onto the service and technology platform routes accordingly, to pick up overs or connect to other transport services.
The main objectives are:
• to provide efficient public transport alternatives where conventional bus and rail services cannot offer viable solutions.
• to connect areas of low skill, high unemployment, and low car ownership, with areas of high employment.
• to maximise the value of regional transport investments by increasing the catchment area of public transport through first/last mile connectivity.
• to improve congestion and air quality by reducing the reliance on single-occupancy car journeys and producing a modal shift, particularly in areas where public transport is not an option.
• to improve access directly to places of employment and therefore accelerate economic growth and productivity, particularly in areas of deprivation.
The technical requirements regarding the functionality and usability of the DDRT platform are:
About the buyer
Contact name
Emil Cirica
Address
3 Rivergate
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6ER
England
Telephone
+44 7541158209
Emil.cirica@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
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