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Demand Responsive Transport Pilot

Operation of a demand responsive transport pilot scheme across Rotherham and Doncaster. The scope includes the provision of the booking and routing software platform, the supply of vehicles, and the provision of qualified drivers to deliver the service. The contract is structured as a pilot project with potential for extension based on performance and funding availability.

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Awarded value
£630k
As published
Published
17 November 2025
Awarded
30 March 2026
Via
Contract length
16 months
Ends 31 August 2027

What the contract covers

Pilot service contract

Provision of demand responsive transport services including software platform operation, vehicle supply, and professional driver management for public transit.

  • Supply and operate the software for and run a pilot for a Demand Responsive Transport scheme across Rotherham and Doncaster
  • Supply the vehicles and drivers

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Pilot service contract
Procedure
Selective procedure
Initial term
16 months
Extensions
12 months
Longest it can run
28 months
Contract dates
20 April 2026 to 31 August 2027
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
34120000, 72511000, 48000000, 60000000

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South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/334897/demand-responsive-transport-pilot
Buyer reference
DN802473
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e240
Last checked
5 November 2026

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. Demand Responsive Transport Pilot. Contract award, 17 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/334897/demand-responsive-transport-pilot (accessed 5 November 2026).