This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 12:47

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 07:19

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 15:09

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 10:27

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23 Apr 2025 at 10:02

Award

25 Oct 2024 at 10:10

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01 Aug 2024 at 07:09

Award

09 May 2024 at 07:23

Award

21 Nov 2023 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for transportation services on local service transport within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender is executed through a Dynamic Purchasing System and involves selective procurement, providing ample opportunities for suppliers to engage in call-offs, or mini competitions, that are awarded on a quarterly basis. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, and the most recent contract covered the period from January to March 2026 with a value of GBP 3,335,171.93. The services, classified under industry category CPV ID 60000000 (transport services excluding waste transport), offer substantial business opportunities for suppliers, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key contract activities take place from January to March 2026, with further award updates available.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services within Staffordshire. The electronic nature of this tender process facilitates streamlined participation, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, promoting healthy competition among qualified suppliers. By joining the Dynamic Purchasing System, suppliers can gain a foothold in providing essential transport services, potentially leading to growth and increased visibility in the region. The selective procurement method allows suppliers with innovative solutions to showcase their services during mini competitions, thus enhancing business prospects and further embedding their presence in the West Midlands transport sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The provision of Transportation of the Public on Local Service Transport within Staffordshire

Notice Description

The Council invites Suppliers to tender to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (Known as a DPs) for the provision of Transportation for the Public on Local Service Transport within Staffordshire. This DPS is run as a completely electronic process using the Authority's e Sourcing solution (Proactis) This Award Notice is to advise the market of Call - Offs (Mini Competitions) that have been awarded from the DPS on a quarterly basis. Additional information: Quarterly Report of Contract Awards From Jan26 to Mar26. Details of the awards can be found at: Local service transport notices | Contract award notices | Staffordshire County Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-536c115b-55f7-49c0-83d8-d21788b3f872
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07e8daf-90dd-4d3c-a622-ea2af8d1759f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,335,171 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,585,036 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLEASE REFER TO WEBLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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