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title: "Shopmobility and Demand Responsive Transport Services"
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# Shopmobility and Demand Responsive Transport Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/shopmobility-and-demand-responsive-transport-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05e48a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Plymouth City Council: "Shopmobility and Demand Responsive Transport Services". Published status: complete. Published Value: £457,350. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 15 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Plymouth City Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/plymouth-city-council-ons-e06000026)
- **Published Value:** £457,350 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 15 December 2025 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Other community, social and personal services, Public road transport services, Special-purpose road passenger-transport services, Taxi services
- **Delivery Location:** UKK41
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £457,350 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/shopmobility-and-demand-responsive-transport-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05e48a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05e48a`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/shopmobility-and-demand-responsive-transport-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05e48a#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/shopmobility-and-demand-responsive-transport-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05e48a#participate

## Description
Plymouth City Council ("The Authority") is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and capable Supplier to deliver a range of accessible transport services within the city of Plymouth. These services include the provision of Shopmobility, Demand Responsive Transport (DRT), and a Community Car Scheme.
The successful Supplier will be expected to deliver the following core services:
1. Shopmobility Services
Shopmobility enables residents and visitors with mobility impairments to access Plymouth city centre by providing the hire of manual wheelchairs and electric scooters. The service operates from a central base located on the ground floor of the Mayflower East Car Park, Mayflower Street, Plymouth, PL1 1QJ.
2. Demand Responsive Transport (Dial-a-Ride)
This door-to-door transport service is designed for Plymouth residents who are eligible for a concessionary bus pass and who are unable to access conventional public transport due to mobility or accessibility challenges.
3. Community Car Scheme
A not-for-profit car-sharing initiative that supports residents with mobility issues in accessing essential services and facilities across Plymouth. The scheme is operated by volunteer drivers using their own vehicles.
The Authority is committed to ensuring these services remain accessible, reliable, and responsive to the needs of Plymouth's residents and visitors. The appointed Supplier will be expected to demonstrate a strong understanding of inclusive transport, community engagement, and service innovation, while delivering high-quality, customer-focused services.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60112000, 60120000, 60130000, 98000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £457,350

- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Shopmobility and Demand Responsive Transport Services (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **ACCESS PLYMOUTH LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:07695327`
  - Value: £457,350 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 06/02/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F075290-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-02-24T12:19:47.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-24T22:31:44.967Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05e48a