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closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# TD1904 - Procurement of a bus operator for Demand Responsive Transport

[Derby City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council)

Open field

Estimated value

£1,050,000

Published

22 Mar 2024

Deadline

Closed

30 Apr 2024

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a Contract for a Trial Demand Responsive Transport Bus Service.

The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the 'Open' tendering procedure as detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In brief, the process will be as follows:

• All organisations expressing an interest in the Invitation To Tender (ITT) will have access to the ITT documents.

• An initial examination will be made to establish the completeness of submitted Bids. The Council reserves the right to disqualify any Bid which is incomplete.

• Complete Bids will initially be evaluated to ensure that all the stated essential qualifying criteria will be met.

• All Bids which meet the essential qualifying criteria will be evaluated in full against the award criteria - this is explained in further detail on the following pages

The initial contract period is for 24 months; the contract is estimated to commence 3rd June 2024 and expire 2nd June 2026.

There will be an option to extend the contract for 3 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and further financial approval. Maximum contract period is 5 years.

There is a maximum budget of £1,050,000 for the duration of 24 months of the contract.

Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 12:00 on 30/04/2024.

It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on 30/04/2024.

Please visit the Council's e-tendering system [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Please search for TD1904.

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## CPV classification

Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e9666fe7-5cf6-489b-80d2-fdd3ff03a12c)

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