Tender

Local Bus and Shared Taxi & Demand Responsive Services DPS

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council is inviting applications for its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Local Bus and Shared Taxi & Demand Responsive Services." This procurement falls under the category of road transport services and is actively seeking providers located in the South East of England. The tender period closes on 13 June 2025, with contracts expected to start from 14 June 2025. The estimated total value of this DPS is up to £15,000,000, although there is no guarantee of work volume. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure due to the value exceeding the public procurement threshold.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly local bus and taxi service providers, as well as those offering demand responsive services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the council has committed to an inclusive approach allowing for multiple providers to be accepted throughout the duration of the DPS. Interested businesses can apply at any time during the term, responding to invitations for tenders via e-auctions or electronic submissions.

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Notice Title

Local Bus and Shared Taxi & Demand Responsive Services DPS

Notice Description

Milton Keynes Council wishes to invite applications for admission to Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to secure local bus service and demand responsive service. The DPS is divided into 2 lots: Lot 1: Local Bus Service Lot 2 : Shared taxi and Demand Responsive Service Application may be submitted for any one or both lots. Any contracts that are to be awarded via this DPS will be done so via the terms of this DPS. Tenders are expected to be run throughout the term of the DPS. The resultant contracts will run for the period stated within the specification/requirement. Invitations to Tender will be conducted via e-auctions, e-quotes (prices submitted by email and /or via an etendering system) or RFQ (via email and/or an e-tendering system). Invitations to tender may be issued at any time during the term of the DPS. The total value of DPS will not be greater than PS15,000,000. There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this DPS. The services are procured under a multiple-provider Dynamic Purchasing System. There will be no limit to the number of Providers accepted onto the Dynamic Purchasing System, providing they meet the selection criteria. The Authority is therefore able to add Tenderers throughout its term. New Tenderers will be able to apply to be accepted onto the Dynamic Purchasing system at any point during the term of the DPS. Tenderers are responsible for ensuring that they inform the Authority of any material changes to the information supplied in any application at any time during the term of the DPS. The Authority will consider material changes and decide if they impact upon the Tenderer's ability to comply with the requirements of the service specification. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da38e429-c58c-4138-af8a-1428eea9e932
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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