Tender

TD1435 - For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Transport Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is inviting applications for inclusion in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Transport Services, encompassing Home-to-School, Special Education Needs, and Social Care Transport. The procurement, categorised under "Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services," targets service delivery in the East Midlands region. This tender is currently at the amendment stage with an initial application deadline of 29th July 2019, and contracts commencing from 15th August 2019. The open procedure allows continuous applications throughout the DPS lifetime, with no restrictions besides qualifying criteria.

This tender presents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs in the transport sector. With an estimated value of £12,500,000, it involves transport services using various vehicle types in compliance with PSV, Private Hire, or Hackney Carriage legislation. Businesses that provide Hackney Carriage, Minibus, or Private Hire Vehicles with a minimum of four seats stand to benefit substantially. The DPS enables ongoing participation opportunities, fostering sustained business development. Applicants can leverage the contract stability and regular income opportunities spanning the contract period from August 2019 to August 2026.

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Notice Title

TD1435 - For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Transport Services

Notice Description

Derby City Council is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), of organisations able to provide Transport Services including Home-to-School, Special Education Needs and Social Care Transport. The purpose of this procurement procedure is to establish the DPS Agreement between the Council and Service Provider(s) for the provision of Transport Services. Under this Agreement, transport will be provided using Hackney Carriage, Minibus and Private Hire Vehicles. Vehicles will be of various capacities (minimum 4 seats and upwards and in accordance with current Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Legislation, or Private Hire or Hackney Carriage legislation. Round one application deadline is the 09:00 on the 29th July 2019. Applicants must meet the minimum required qualifying criteria for entry onto the DPS and maintain the requisite criteria throughout the DPS Agreement Term. There are no other restrictions on who can or cannot join the DPS and Applicants may apply to join at any time during the lifetime of the DPS as entry remains open, other than if the Council closes the DPS for any period The first tranche (round one) of Applicants will be appointed to the DPS by the 15th August 2019 and it is intended that Contract Opportunities will commence from that date. Select the 'apply online' link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system).. Please search for TD1435

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b52c5a-7b12-4e65-86c5-26001f42b5a9
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2019 - 14 Aug 2026 Over 5 years
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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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