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Tender: Plymouth Accessible Transport Services: Shopmobility, Demand Responsive Transport & Community Car Scheme

Released 12 months ago

Closed15 Dec 2025

Est. valueEstimate£25K to £1.2M

LocationSouth West

AgencyPlymouth City Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 15 Dec 2025

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Plymouth City Council is seeking a supplier for accessible transport services in Plymouth, comprising Shopmobility (hire of manual wheelchairs and electric scooters from a central base on the ground floor of Mayflower East Car Park, Mayflower Street, Plymouth, PL1 1QJ), Demand Responsive Transport (Dial-a-Ride) as a door-to-door service for residents eligible for a concessionary bus pass who cannot access conventional public transport, and a not-for-profit Community Car Scheme operated by volunteer drivers using their own vehicles. The appointed supplier must ensure these services remain accessible, reliable and responsive and demonstrate strong understanding of inclusive transport, community engagement, service innovation and high-quality, customer-focused delivery.

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