Community and Voluntary Sector Transport
Assisting local authorities and community and voluntary sector transport operators to provide efficient and effective transport operations to meet the needs of local residents
We provide:
- Market research and consultation to understand the needs of existing users
- Reviews to identify untapped markets for community and voluntary sector transport services
- Business case preparation for social enterprise development
Recent projects include:
Independent Review of Dial-a-Bus Services in Derbyshire
- On behalf of Derbyshire County Council, assessing service scheduling and operational practices
- Providing recommendations for improving scheduling practices
- Developing a road map to deliver a future vision for Dial-a-Bus services in Derbyshire
Feasibility Study for a Minibus Social Enterprise for Rutland
- Investigating for Rutland County Council the feasibility and commercial viability of establishing a social enterprise to deliver transport services for the county
- Exploring potential markets for such a social enterprise to provide contracted and ad hoc transport services
- Identifying potential funding sources and preparing a business case for the establishment of such a social enterprise
Nottinghamshire Minibus Feasibility Study
- On behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, exploring the need and demand for a new community minibus for Bassetlaw and Bingham
- Consulting widely with local professional stakeholders and potential end users to develop a picture of likely demand
- Developing the business case for an accessible vehicle for each area, including cost, income and project and financial management issues
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