Published date: 23 March 2018

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 23 June 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Buses and coaches - 34121000

  • 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

TFL001-DN323379-23290980

Published date

23 March 2018

Closing date

23 June 2018

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: • helping to achieve modal shift to public transport in areas where car dependence is greatest; • 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 • 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).

More information

Additional text

TfL is seeking market feedback in relation to the potential procurement of a demand responsive bus service trial. TfL's aim is to better understand market interest and capability and to gather market feedback on TfL's approach to any potential trial. Interested suppliers are requested to complete and return a market sounding questionnaire which can be found on TfL's e-tendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com

About the buyer

Contact name

Emma Milam

Address

Palestra
197 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 8NJ
England

Email

EMMA.MILAM@TFL.GOV.UK

Website

https://tfl.gov.uk