Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1e-64e2-7101-a58e-69c48cf1709f/tfl-scp-001783-demand-responsive-bus-service-trial closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # tfl\_scp\_001783 Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial [Transport for London](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-london) Estimated value £750,000 Published 11 Jun 2018 Deadline Closed 5 Jul 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Mayor's Transport Strategy (MTS) confirms the critical role of the bus network in ensuring that, by 2041, 80 per cent of journeys are made by walking, cycling or on public transport. We want to understand the potential contribution of a demand responsive bus service to achieving this mode shift objective and to enhance Londoner's transport options more generally. Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services are those provided by a public service vehicle which follows a flexible route, a flexible timetable or both. These have existed in various forms for several decades. However, in recent years improvements in technology, and the introduction of vastly improved routing algorithms, have opened up a number of new transit possibilities. TfL is exploring DRT to better understand its potential to enhance London's transport network. In particular, and as articulated in the MTS, TfL believes DRT 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. As part of this, TfL is looking to work together with a supplier to run a co-funded Demand Responsive Bus Service Trial in outer London. The trial will help TfL to better understand this emerging transport model, and set standards on issues important to TfL and the Mayor such as accessibility, driver conditions, air quality, customer service, complementing not competing with the core network and supporting the wider goals of the MTS. The first stage of the procurement process for this trial requires interested suppliers to complete an Expression of Interest Questionnaire (EoIQ) which can be accessed and submitted via the TfL e-tendering portal at: [procontract.due-north.com](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'. All EoIQ responses must be received via the portal by 12:00 (Noon) on 5th July 2018. Read full description ## CPV classification Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/22b7540d-4c16-464d-93c5-ea5e7a7a74fe) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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