Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport (Taxis and Minibuses)

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Mar 2021 at 11:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Tyneside Council is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically for taxis and minibuses. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category, with a contract value of £12 million. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close for submissions on 19 April 2021. The contract period is set to commence from 14 June 2021 and run until 18 April 2027, covering services within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in taxi and minibus services, including those providing additional support for vulnerable groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender seeks to address a diverse range of transport needs, including school transport and services for individuals with additional needs. The selective procurement method suggests a tailored approach, making it ideal for businesses capable of meeting specific service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport (Taxis and Minibuses)

Notice Description

This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will cover the Council's requirements for taxi and minibus passenger transport services, including passenger assistants (escorts), where appropriate, and will encompass home to/from school and college transport, home to/from care transport, Looked After Children, people with additional needs, including complex needs and/or challenging behaviour, other vulnerable people, and councillors and officers of the Council and any other transport requirement as authorised by the Authorised Officer. South Tyneside Council on behalf of itself, and their partner organisations including any: * Public or private entity (including limited companies) in which the Council has a shareholding or interest; * Any Maintained and Academy schools (as defined in the Academies Act 2010) within the Borough of South Tyneside. * South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group, including any successor; * South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, including any successor. Procurement documents are available free of charge via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59808b8-a2e4-41d4-9690-5bada2451041
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jun 2021 - 18 Apr 2027 Over 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Further Information

Notice Documents

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