Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Transport Services

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is initiating an open procedure to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of various transport services. This tender, titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Transport Services," falls under the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport) with CPV code 60000000. The DPS will cater to public bodies in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, including city councils and NHS Trusts. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 23rd February 2025 and the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 23rd February 2029. The contract value ranges from £30,000,000 to £40,000,000 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in various transport services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the DPS will cover services such as local bus routes, home-to-school transport, special education needs transport, and more. Businesses with capabilities in providing vehicles meeting PSV legislation, private hire, Hackney Carriage legislation, or under specific permits will find this tender highly relevant. Participating in this DPS can offer substantial business growth potentials by securing long-term contracts with major public bodies in the East Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Transport Services

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is seeking to establish a provider list, using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), of organisations able to provide Transport Services including Local Bus, Mainstream Home-to-School, School Meals Transport, Ad-Hoc Taxi, Special Education Needs, High Dependency, Adult Social Care and Curriculum Transport Services. The purpose of this tender is to establish the DPS for the provision of Transport Services. Under the DPS transport will be provided using vehicles of various capacities (minimum 4 seats and upwards) and in accordance with current Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Legislation, Private Hire or Hackney Carriage legislation or under Section 19 or 22 Permit. The contract will be available for use for the following public bodies to utilise in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (inc Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham City Hospital). We are also giving the opportunity for Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council and the East Midlands Combined County Authority to utilise this contract should they wish to.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0064608c-a004-4bf1-bea8-bcc569de6670
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c9379b-298d-4f30-83bf-ba05e27c9b70
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 23 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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