Tender

P0504A - Home to Schools Transport Service - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Open

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2019 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Home to School Transport Service, providing vital transport options to over 4,250 children daily, particularly those requiring Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a tender period ending on 31st October 2023. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2023 and will last for four years. The procurement will be conducted via an open procedure, allowing wide participation from potential providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to accommodate vulnerable groups, offer minibus or coach transport, and provide related support services like Independent Travel Training. Businesses interested in the provision of comprehensive transport solutions and those who can demonstrate experience with children’s transport, particularly in areas concerning SEND, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Providers must register on the Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system, In-tend, to express their interest in this opportunity.

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Notice Title

P0504A - Home to Schools Transport Service - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Open

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Home to School Transport service. The Home to School service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 4,250 children on a daily basis, with an additional 1,600 receiving bus passes. The majority of the children using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups. The service operates more than 600+ routes and has a range of support options including: 1-to-1s; minibus / coach transport; Travel Guides; Personal Transport Budgets; bus passes and Independent Travel Training. The DPS will last for an initial period of 4 years, commencing on 1st November 2019, with the option to activate a break clause after 2 years. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. The DPS is open to providers until 31st October 2023 to join and are required to complete and return of the selection questionnaire using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham 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/f7138097-89ab-404c-9a79-f0219243f8ed
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public 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
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 2 Nov 2023 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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