Tender

PSEUDO DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM (DPS) FOR THE PROVISION OF TAXI AND MINIBUS SERVICES

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jun 2022 at 12:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council is actively seeking suppliers for its Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) specifically for taxi and minibus services. This procurement process falls under the health and social work services category, covering various transport requirements including home to care transport and services for vulnerable individuals. The tender was published on 28th June 2022, with an ongoing contract period starting from 19th August 2020 and ending on 19th August 2024. The DPS employs an open procurement method, welcoming applications at any time and offering a total contract value of £800 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide taxi and minibus services. Companies equipped to handle diverse transport needs, such as those catering to vulnerable populations or providing essential transport for local councils, would be well-suited to compete. With the DPS model ensuring continued access for new applicants, businesses have the potential to establish long-term partnerships and expand their operations within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSEUDO DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM (DPS) FOR THE PROVISION OF TAXI AND MINIBUS SERVICES

Notice Description

This Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will cover the Council's requirements for taxi and minibus services and will encompass Home to Care Transport, Home to School and College Transport, Transport for Adults, Looked After Children, People with Additional Needs, other Vulnerable People, Officers of the Council and any other transport requirement as authorised by the Authorised Officer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bc783ce-540d-41a9-ad29-67fc2f39cb7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ffe140-64c0-4e3f-b944-995a6cab4761
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2020 - 19 Aug 2024 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
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
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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