# Preliminary Market Engagement Demand Responsive Transport \(DRT\) In North East Lincolnshire

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [North East Lincolnshire Borough Council](/buyers/north-east-lincolnshire-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 22 October 2025
- Planned start: 1 October 2026
- Planned end: 30 September 2031
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 4bd7441f-c425-4b7e-bba6-540cb46007d7-869167
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36a3270f-eeea-4712-bfac-d8d3cfbfead3

## Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint a new delivery partner for the continuation of the Phone 'n' Ride Service from 1 October 2026 for period of up to three years\. The Authority is keen to consider what other options might be open to it\. The purpose of this pre market engagement is to seek views from the market regarding what it considers might be alternative solutions to deliver the Phone 'n' Ride demand responsive transport \(DRT\) services\. The Authority is open to alternative delivery options and isn't committed to the current way or working, providing the desired outcomes continue whilst providing value for money\.

## Related contract awards

- [BNP799 BARTON NEW OPTIONS](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-4ad083e4-56a2-4fd7-bf81-d39ceeb05866): North East Lincolnshire Borough Council
- [SJC006](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-43d11545-48ea-4436-b6e7-ab36efff541c): North East Lincolnshire Borough Council
- [BFC002 - BEST FUTURES](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-c81697ac-abb1-494c-bbbb-4fdcd03d774a): North East Lincolnshire Borough Council

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd7441f-c425-4b7e-bba6-540cb46007d7-869167)