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Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 11:23

Award Notice
Award

10 Sep 2025 at 12:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Oxfordshire County Council involves the Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023, which is classified under Road transport services (CPV code 60100000). The DPS addresses key service categories including mainstream home to school transport, Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, and social care transport. Services are predominantly required within the Oxfordshire boundary but may extend to neighbouring counties as well. This contract, valued at approximately £11,008,153.98 GBP, follows an 'Other' procurement method and is marked as complete, having progressed to the award stage as of 22nd October 2025. The contract period begins on 1st January 2025 and ends on 31st March 2025.

This tender provides opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs, as indicated by its suitability for such entities. It offers significant prospects within the transport industry, particularly for companies specialising in road transport services. With the contract covering regions across England, businesses with operational capacity in these areas stand an advantageous position to compete. By engaging with this DPS, transportation businesses can potentially expand their geographic reach and enhance their service portfolio within critical community support sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023

Notice Description

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Support Transport. The service categories covered by the DPS are: - mainstream home to school transport, - Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, - social care transport. Services will mainly be required within the Oxfordshire boundary and in some cases within bordering counties. Out of county services for the service categories defined above will also be tendered through the DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d2fa69c-2a21-458a-8005-b8022280891d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/920ac3c4-a0eb-49dd-a75f-89535c2da79c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£11,008,153 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,878,382 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
Post Town
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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
1
Supplier Name

FULL LIST OF AWARDS PUBLISHED: HTTPS://WWW.OXFORDSHIRE.GOV.UK/CO

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