Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Home to School and College Transport

BURY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Feb 2019 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

Bury Council is inviting applications for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on the provision of home to school and college transport for children and young people with special educational needs. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the taxi services industry, and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, adhering to a restricted procedure. Interested parties must submit their applications by 12 noon on 2nd April 2019, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2019 and lasting for three academic years, with a potential extension of one additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with expertise in catering to individuals with special needs. Companies with capabilities in providing tailored transport solutions and qualified personnel, including those able to accommodate various disabilities, will be well-positioned to compete. The total estimated value of the contract is £6,000,000, making it a lucrative prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Home to School and College Transport

Notice Description

Bury Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced operators for inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for home to school and college transport. The service provides transport for children and young people with special educational needs to schools and colleges both within and outside the borough of Bury. The passengers using this service will have a range of additional needs; learning difficulties, behavioural difficulties, sensory, hearing and visual difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder or physical disability. A passenger escort will be allocated to a schedule where required to accompany the passengers on their journey to and from school/college however, some children and young people are able to travel unaccompanied. The DPS will commence on 1 June 2019 for a period of 3 academic years with an option to extend for a further academic year. If you wish to express an interest in being included on this DPS please click on the 'Login and register interest in this opportunity' button. Once you have registered your interest you will be able to access the DPS application documentation. The closing time for completed submissions, to be included on the initial DPS, is 12 noon on Tuesday 2nd April 2019, via The Chest. www.the-chest.org.uk. Submissions arriving after the closing time and date won't be considered until all initial applications have been evaluated and may not be until after the commencement of the DPS on 1st June 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58a52dbd-a255-4e1d-a82e-07fd2e416cd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4196d93a-d5ac-4032-877a-3a04f8c63f5b
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BURY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicola Hudson
Contact Email
n.hudson@bury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612535676

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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