Tender

P0504 - Home to Schools Transport Service - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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16 Sep 2019 at 09:42

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16 Sep 2019 at 09:41

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01 Sep 2019 at 21:44

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28 Aug 2019 at 09:21

Tender

23 Aug 2019 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "Home to Schools Transport Service" through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This tender focuses on transport services, primarily catering to over 4,250 children daily, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure and the key deadline for submitting interest is 12:00 GMT on 24th September 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st November 2019 and will last for an initial four years, ending on 31st October 2023, with a potential two-year extension option. All correspondence must be conducted through Birmingham City Council's e-tendering portal, In-Tend.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those experienced in managing contracts involving sensitive requirements such as SEND. Companies offering a range of transport solutions, including minibuses, coaches, and personalised travel options, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Additionally, organisations familiar with the complexities of services for vulnerable groups, including children in temporary accommodation, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

P0504 - Home to Schools Transport Service - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of a Home to School Transport service. The Home to School service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 4,250 children on a daily basis, with an additional 1,600 receiving bus passes. The majority of the children using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups. The service operates more than 600+ routes and has a range of support options including: 1-to-1s; minibus / coach transport; Travel Guides; Personal Transport Budgets; bus passes and Independent Travel Training. The DPS will last for an initial period of 4 years, commencing on 1st November 2019, with the option to activate a break clause after 2 years. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. The initial request to join the DPS providers are required to complete and return of the selection questionnaire no later than 12:00 (GMT) on 24th September 2019 using the Supplier Portal. Upon expiry of this date providers are able to still gain access to the selection questionnaire and submit it within the time frame specified. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3f94b8-fa26-4e47-a7ae-5e12a02f5ab6
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carol Woodfield
Contact Email
carol.woodfield@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 2913

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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