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Provision of Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Awarded Routes

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has conducted an award stage procurement for the "Provision of Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Awarded Routes". The procurement falls under the road transport services category, classified with the CPV code 60100000. This contract covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. Important dates to note include the contract period starting on 9th April 2026 and ending on 31st July 2026, with an overall value of £86,453 GBP.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, especially for companies in the transport services sector. It is an excellent fit for large enterprises, as demonstrated by the successful awarding of contracts to companies such as Platinum Travel, Call & Ride, SM Travel Ltd, and Venture Taxis—all large-scale organisations. The opportunity is also deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), enabling a diverse range of businesses to compete. Engaging in this contract can offer growth potential through involvement in public sector projects, establishing long-term partnerships, and generating consistent revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Provision of Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Awarded Routes

Notice Description

BMBC has a statutory duty to provide home to school travel arrangements for eligible children to access their education for both SEN and non-SEN children as outlined in the Home to School/college Travel Assistance Policy. This is an award notice for adhoc call offs from the original DPS 96182. Please note that the route location has not been disclosed due to naming specific schools could indirectly identify pupils. The contract start and end dates listed are for the initial academic year period and the Council may extend each route depending on requirement. The total contract value is based on the academic year for all routes. Please see the separate award notices for the yearly summer refresh and additional adhoc routes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-307ed58f-a756-4cd3-8fa8-2adc7653d598
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2086155f-7cf3-4762-9e0b-b2f2951f2def
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,453 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,452 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CALL & RIDE

PLATINUM TRAVEL

SM TRAVEL

VENTURE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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