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Mini-competition Invitation to Tender - Public Bus Services DPS

Oxfordshire County Council

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24 Nov 2021 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Oxfordshire County Council involves a mini-competition invitation to tender for public bus services across Oxfordshire, classified under the hire of buses and coaches with driver category. This process, which is currently in the award stage, has a total value of £6,169,035 and spans multiple lots designed for pre-approved suppliers registered in the Public Bus Service Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The tender period concluded on 10th November 2021, and the contract for selected suppliers will commence on 2nd January 2022, running until 26th December 2027. The estimated delivery addresses are located within England.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their services in the public transport sector. Businesses experienced in operating bus services or those with capabilities in management and logistics are well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive nature of the tender means that firms that can provide efficient, reliable, and innovative transport solutions will be best positioned to succeed in delivering these services over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mini-competition Invitation to Tender - Public Bus Services DPS

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council are seeking Service Providers to provide public bus services across Oxfordshire. The tender has been split into 12 Lots. Suppliers who are pre-approved and registered for the Public Bus Service DPS were invited to tender for these lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bda639a-6092-43d6-9e98-4f71174d5db4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba7d2c76-fae3-493a-88bf-2bb8210dc878
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,169,035 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,169,035 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2022 - 26 Dec 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
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
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

The City of Oxford Motor Services, T/A Carousel Buses,

The City of Oxford Motor Services T/A Thames Travel (Wallingford

The City of Oxford Motor Service T/A Oxford Bus Company

Thames Transit Ltd T/A Stagecoach Oxfordshire

Cheltenham and Gloucester Omnibus Company T/A Stagecoach West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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