Planning

0763 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Oct 2021 at 08:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of their procurement process for the tender titled "0763 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS," aimed at providing local bus services. This dynamic purchasing system is classified under the motor vehicles sector, specifically for the transport of 10 or more persons, with a total estimated value of £200 million. The engagement end date for providers interested in participating is set for 29th April 2022, and the services are to be delivered in various locations across England, including educational transport and adult day care services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the passenger transport sector, particularly those specialising in the provision of bus services or passenger transport vehicles with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially those with capabilities in delivering tailored transport solutions and a strong understanding of the public sector requirements. Engaging with Essex County Council through this dynamic purchasing system could enhance service delivery and generate sustainable growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

0763 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS

Notice Description

Essex County Council is seeking to appoint providers to a Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver Local Bus services as detailed in the contract specifications. Bidders will also be required to register on the ECC Accounts Payable system. Essex County Council is required to provide transportation services and assistants for passengers who qualify under statutory and discretionary policies. These services include, but are not limited to, Education transport including Mainstream Education, Special Educational Needs transport, Adult Day Care Centres and Services. In addition, Essex County Council is required to consider the provision of bus services where they are not provided by the private sector on a commercial basis. Lots are split by type and specialism.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47cd2c31-fcc8-4198-b755-19db3c85e967
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c875b57c-5a39-4523-8b92-25fdf018c17f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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