Tender

WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of a Passenger Transport Service using a Taxi or a Private Hire Car

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Sep 2023 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council invites operators and suppliers to join their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of passenger transport services using taxis or private hire cars, specifically for home-to-school routes. The procurement process is in the Tender stage and uses a selective method under a restricted procedure above the threshold. The value of the DPS is anticipated to be £190,000,000, with an estimated contract period extending from 2029 to 2030. This opportunity, classified under the road transport services industry (CPV 60100000), covers the West Midlands region. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th October 2030 and contracts commencing on 16th October 2030.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the transport sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. Approved operators will be eligible to tender for various routes and contracts as they become available, promoting a flexible approach to participating in the procurement process. Businesses specialising in passenger transport, with experience in managing taxi services, and who meet the due diligence requirements, will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their service offerings. The use of e-auctions and electronic quote mechanisms ensures a competitive and transparent bidding environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of a Passenger Transport Service using a Taxi or a Private Hire Car

Notice Description

Operators/Suppliers accepted onto Warwickshire County Council's Passenger Transport Service using a Taxi or Private Hire Car Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be offered the opportunity to tender for home to school taxi routes as and when they arise. The required vehicle size for this contract is no more than 8 seats. Passenger assistants may be required on some routes. Training for staff will be required on all routes (please refer to DPS agreement for training requirements). The Council's transport requirements will only be offered to those Operators/Suppliers who have applied to join and been accepted onto the Authorities DPS for taxi and private hire car services. The County Council will also require that all due diligence checks have been completed and are satisfactory. The DPS will comprise of a list of pre-approved operators who will then have the opportunity to tender for business opportunities as they arise. Once a Operator/Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, Operators/Suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Operators/Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all Operators/Suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Contracts let under the DPS can extend beyond the DPS expiry date. Call-Off Contracts will vary in length. Tender opportunities are likely to be offered either via an electronic auction (e-auction) exercise or via an electronic quote mechanism (mini-competition) using the online portal (CSW-Jets). Whilst the value is stated at PS190,000,000, this is an anticipated value based on a forecast for the current financial year. The estimated value (excluding VAT) of this DPS over the initially intended 7 year period is expected to be in the region of PS140,000,000, however, this value may be smaller given the reduced period of validity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32f8ecee-723d-4707-8738-b93af8a5730b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a3f95e-456a-4b30-bc6d-d879822461e3
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
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
£190,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 24 Feb 2029 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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