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The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Future Transport Zone (FTZ) is a £28m innovation programme aiming to improve the integration of public transport across the West of England. This notice specifically focusses on the DDRT project, which is part of the FTZ programme. Our vision for DDRT is to offer an alternative additional public transport mode, especially in areas where traditional modes do not currently present as a viable option or service. It is our intention to procure a partner to deliver a bespoke DDRT solution for the region, especially looking at locations in North Bristol and South Gloucester, (the Northern Arc/ Southmead/ Avonmouth and Severnside). What is a DDRT service: • DDRT is Dynamic, demand, responsive transport service • It is formed of a technology platform, which is formed of a customer app/ driver app/ back office and customer support and a fleet of vehicles. • Allows customers to book via an app/ website/ call centre for transport from a pre agreed pick up/ drop off. • Vehicles are typically smaller buses or minibus or shared taxis • We will prescribe operating zones, and the services can run within these boundaries. • Users book onto the service and technology platform routes accordingly, to pick up overs or connect to other transport services. Additional information: please follow https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Description The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Future Transport Zone (FTZ) is a £28m innovation programme aiming to improve the integration of public transport across the West of England. This notice specifically focusses on the DDRT project, which is part of the FTZ programme. Our vision for DDRT is to offer an alternative additional public transport mode, especially in areas where traditional modes do not currently present as a viable option or service. It is our intention to procure a partner to deliver a bespoke DDRT solution for the region, especially looking at locations in North Bristol and South Gloucester, (the Northern Arc/ Southmead/ Avonmouth and Severnside). What is a DDRT service: • DDRT is Dynamic, demand, responsive transport service • It is formed of a technology platform, which is formed of a customer app/ driver app/ back office and customer support and a fleet of vehicles. • Allows customers to book via an app/ website/ call centre for transport from a pre agreed pick up/ drop off. • Vehicles are typically smaller buses or minibus or shared taxis • We will prescribe operating zones, and the services can run within these boundaries. • Users book onto the service and technology platform routes accordingly, to pick up overs or connect to other transport services. The main objectives are: • to provide efficient public transport alternatives where conventional bus and rail services cannot offer viable solutions. • to connect areas of low skill, high unemployment, and low car ownership, with areas of high employment. • to maximise the value of regional transport investments by increasing the catchment area of public transport through first/last mile connectivity. • to improve congestion and air quality by reducing the reliance on single-occupancy car journeys and producing a modal shift, particularly in areas where public transport is not an option. • to improve access directly to places of employment and therefore accelerate economic growth and productivity, particularly in areas of deprivation. The technical requirements regarding the functionality and usability of the DDRT platform are detailed in the specification. The DDRT trial is made up of two operating trial locations. The first of the trial zones should be ready to go live to the public in October/ early November 2022. The second should be live February 2023. Both trials will run for a year each. The DDRT service will be integrated with our MaaS platform and other modes in the region.

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Future Transport Zone (FTZ) is a £28m innovation programme aiming to improve the integration of public transport across the West of England. This notice specifically focusses on the DDRT project, which is part of the FTZ programme. Our vision for DDRT is to offer an alternative additional public transport mode, especially in areas where traditional modes do not currently present as a viable option or service. It is our intention to procure a partner to deliver a bespoke DDRT solution for the region, especially looking at locations in North Bristol and South Gloucester, (the Northern Arc/ Southmead/ Avonmouth and Severnside). What is a DDRT service: • DDRT is Dynamic, demand, responsive transport service • It is formed of a technology platform, which is formed of a customer app/ driver app/ back office and customer support and a fleet of vehicles. • Allows customers to book via an app/ website/ call centre for transport from a pre agreed pick up/ drop off. • Vehicles are typically smaller buses or minibus or shared taxis • We will prescribe operating zones, and the services can run within these boundaries. • Users book onto the service and technology platform routes accordingly, to pick up overs or connect to other transport services. Additional information: please follow https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Future Transport Zone (FTZ) is a £28m innovation programme aiming to improve the integration of public transport across the West of England. This notice specifically focusses on the DDRT project, which is part of the FTZ programme. Our vision for DDRT is to offer an alternative additional public transport mode, especially in areas where traditional modes do not currently present as a viable option or service. It is our intention to procure a partner to deliver a bespoke DDRT solution for the region, especially looking at locations in North Bristol and South Gloucester, (the Northern Arc/ Southmead/ Avonmouth and Severnside). What is a DDRT service: • DDRT is Dynamic, demand, responsive transport service • It is formed of a technology platform, which is formed of a customer app/ driver app/ back office and customer support and a fleet of vehicles. • Allows customers to book via an app/ website/ call centre for transport from a pre agreed pick up/ drop off. • Vehicles are typically smaller buses or minibus or shared taxis • We will prescribe operating zones, and the services can run within these boundaries. • Users book onto the service and technology platform routes accordingly, to pick up overs or connect to other transport services. Additional information: please follow https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

The SW Competition is a single funding opportunity which brings together two fuel poverty schemes. Through the SW Competition, Government aims to save households money, reduce fuel poverty, cut carbon, and support the aims of the Prime Minister's 10 Point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution. The SW Competition provides funding to upgrade homes both on and off the mains gas grid and is comprised of £286.8m for low-income households heated by mains gas through a third phase of LAD, and of £152.2m for low-income households off the gas grid through HUG 1, with a further c. £67m made available in April 2022, totalling c. £219m of investment in HUG 1. 7. The SW Competition will provide funding to improve low energy performance off grid and on gas grid homes in England by installing Eligible Measures. A competition was launched on 16 June 2021 offering LAs and Local Energy Hubs the opportunity to apply for funding. Upgrades delivered through the SW Competition should be completed by the delivery deadline of 31 March 2023 This agreement concerns the installation of insulation and other energy efficiency measures, non-fossil fuel heating and micro-generation measures in the homes of households who are either on low incomes and are identified as suffering from fuel poverty1. The Delivery Organisation is responsible for managing the end-to-end Customer Journey, which includes the requirements set out at 3.1 below The Delivery Organisation will be required to use their existing supply chain or to put in place a supply chain to deliver the Services set out above. This may involve sub-contracting for Assessors, Installers, Retrofit Coordinators/ Inspectors and other specialist services (Retrofit Designers, Architects, Structural Engineers, Asbestos identification and removal). All will need to be compliant with PAS2030:2019 requirements and registered with the appropriate organisations, MCS, Trustmark etc. and work under the PAS2035 process where this is a requirement of the PAS. Additional information: The primary purpose of the SW Competition is to raise the energy efficiency rating of low-income and low EPC rated homes (those with D, E, F or G) on the gas grid and off the gas grid with an aim of upgrading homes to a target energy efficiency rating of EPC C, or EPC D where this is not possible This funding will also support low-income households with the transition to low-carbon heating. We expect the SW Competition to result in the following outcomes Tackle fuel poverty by increasing low-income homes' energy efficiency rating while reducing their energy bills - a key principle of the SW Competition: Protecting Vulnerable Households in England Strategy 2021. Deliver cost effective carbon savings to carbon budgets and progress towards the UK's target for net zero by 2050. Support clean growth and ensure homes are thermally comfortable, efficient, and well-adapted to climate change. Support economic resilience and a green recovery in response to the economic impacts of Covid-19.

The proposed study will be the first of its kind for the South West region and will play a significant role for the region, its Local Authorities, and stakeholders through development of future policy, strategy and delivery in training, education and workforce development over the coming years. It should be noted that this research and the expected outcomes are not likely to be delivered through the collation and analysis of secondary data. Engagement with partners, organisations and the private sector is expected in this undertaking The output of this commission will inform several key areas of work within the region: a) Supporting the development of funding bids, both at regional, LEP, local authority level and emerging new devolved structures in the region b) Understanding the overall supply chain and its ability to deliver in the short, medium, and long term c) Provide evidence to inform skills commissioning d) Develop Inward investment and trade (sector development and specialisms) e) Support actions concerning Covid 19 recovery

This tender is for the provision of Supported Bus Services in the South West of England including Bristol, Banes, North Somerset and South Gloucester.

This tender is for the provision of Supported Bus Services in the South West of England including Bristol, Banes, North Somerset and South Gloucester.

The West of England Combined Authority (CA) Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which included a proposal to pilot Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) to serve the region. The project is a key deliverable in the Governments ambition to grow bus usage and to deliver better bus services. The project will also contribute towards National and Local Decarbonising Plans to achieve zero emissions fleet vehicles. The main aim of the DRT service is to support the local bus network by offering more service flexibility to parts of the region not directly served by the high frequency services available on the main corridors.

The West of England Combined Authority (CA) Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which included a proposal to pilot Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) to serve the region. The project is a key deliverable in the Governments ambition to grow bus usage and to deliver better bus services.

The West of England Combined Authority is seeking specialist marketing and communications support to aid in the creation and execution of an innovative go-to-market plan and product launch campaign (as well as launches for subsequent major enhancements to the product), to allow the delivery of our new, unique, and exciting Mobility as a Service (MaaS) proposition for travel across the West of England region. The Combined Authority is looking to procure a passionate and creative marketing & communications partner as we look to taking a new approach to encouraging use of sustainable transport options.

The West of England Combined Authority is seeking specialist marketing and communications support to aid in the creation and execution of an innovative go-to-market plan and product launch campaign (as well as launches for subsequent major enhancements to the product), to allow the delivery of our new, unique, and exciting Mobility as a Service (MaaS) proposition for travel across the West of England region. The Combined Authority is looking to procure a passionate and creative marketing & communications partner as we look to taking a new approach to encouraging use of sustainable transport options.

The West of England Combined Authority is seeking specialist marketing and communications support to aid in the creation and execution of an innovative go-to-market plan and product launch campaign (as well as launches for subsequent major enhancements to the product), to allow the delivery of our new, unique, and exciting Mobility as a Service (MaaS) proposition for travel across the West of England region. The Combined Authority is looking to procure a passionate and creative marketing & communications partner as we look to taking a new approach to encouraging use of sustainable transport options.

This tender is for a contract for an Integrated Micromobility Service (IMS) concession contract across the West of England. It will include the following services: • On-street rental (“Hop on Hop Off”) e-bike and e-scooter service; • Long Term Rental (LTR) e-scooter service; and • Bookable e-cargo bike trial service. The minimum contract period is for two years, with the opportunity to extend for two additional one year periods. i.e. a maximum contract period of four years.

We are seeking to procure a range of mobility hub component suppliers and supporting specialist services to work together in partnerships or consortia to provide integrated, whole-package mobility hub solutions. If successful, this approach presents an opportunity to be replicated and delivered elsewhere across the UK, thereby helping to shape the blueprint for the wider roll out of mobility hubs and stimulate the market as they become more established nationwide.

We are seeking to procure a range of mobility hub component suppliers and supporting specialist services to work together in partnerships or consortia to provide integrated, whole-package mobility hub solutions. If successful, this approach presents an opportunity to be replicated and delivered elsewhere across the UK, thereby helping to shape the blueprint for the wider roll out of mobility hubs and stimulate the market as they become more established nationwide.

We are seeking to procure a range of mobility hub component suppliers and supporting specialist services to work together in partnerships or consortia to provide integrated, whole-package mobility hub solutions. If successful, this approach presents an opportunity to be replicated and delivered elsewhere across the UK, thereby helping to shape the blueprint for the wider roll out of mobility hubs and stimulate the market as they become more established nationwide.

We are seeking to procure a range of mobility hub component suppliers and supporting specialist services to work together in partnerships or consortia to provide integrated, whole-package mobility hub solutions. If successful, this approach presents an opportunity to be replicated and delivered elsewhere across the UK, thereby helping to shape the blueprint for the wider roll out of mobility hubs and stimulate the market as they become more established nationwide.

We are seeking to procure a range of mobility hub component suppliers and supporting specialist services to work together in partnerships or consortia to provide integrated, whole-package mobility hub solutions. If successful, this approach presents an opportunity to be replicated and delivered elsewhere across the UK, thereby helping to shape the blueprint for the wider roll out of mobility hubs and stimulate the market as they become more established nationwide.