Tender

The Provision of Passenger Transport Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for "The Provision of Passenger Transport Services", aimed at establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for the transport needs of adults and children, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The tender falls under the taxi services category and has a total value of £5 million, with a minimum expected value of £4 million. The tendering process is open and will be conducted via an open procedure. The deadline for submissions is 19th February 2021, and the delivery location is within the West Midlands, UK. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st August 2021 and will run until 31st July 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those able to cater to specific needs such as SEND and other vulnerable groups. Companies specialising in taxi services, hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, and non-scheduled passenger transport will find this tender especially relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is open to engaging diverse suppliers capable of providing reliable transportation solutions to over 700 daily passengers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services for adults and children and those with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers 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 Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to "Opt In". For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53f0d6f4-f1fc-4272-aaf2-b75bed9bdfb7
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 4-5 years
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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