Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services 2025

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 19:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council is initiating a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the title "Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services 2025". This tender falls within the transport services industry category and covers various transport needs such as home to school, SEND, pupil referral units, adult social care, scheduled bus services, and community transport. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for Friday, 7th March 2025, at 12 noon. The contract period is slated to begin on 14th June 2025 and extend until 13th June 2029. The process follows a selective procurement method as a restricted procedure above the threshold, with an estimated contract value of £69,000,000. The services will be delivered within England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs, given its focus on a broad range of passenger transport services divided into multiple lots, such as different capacity vehicles and the inclusion of services with passenger assistants and wheelchair accessibility. Companies with expertise in managing and operating passenger transport services, especially those catering to education, social care, and community transportation, would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this DPS can lead to long-term collaboration with Westmorland and Furness Council, ensuring a stable revenue stream and contributing to the regional transport infrastructure. Businesses interested in this opportunity should prepare their submissions in accordance with the detailed specifications outlined in the Invitation to Tender documents provided via The Chest platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services 2025

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the provision of Passenger Transport Services which includes, but not limited to, Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Pupil Referral Units, Adult Social Care, Scheduled bus services and community transport services. The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats Lot 1b - Up to 8 passenger seats with a passenger assistant Lot 2a - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats Lot 2b - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with a passenger assistant Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above Lot 3b - 17 passenger seats and above with a passenger assistant Lot 4a - Wheelchair accessible vehicles Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible vehicles with a passenger assistant Lot 5 - Ad Hoc Taxis Further details of the DPS are included in the Invitation to Tender documents available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest - https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page. The Submission deadline is Friday the 7th March 2025 12 Noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bc49891-91ba-40cd-9fdb-e61c8d2c4905
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£69,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2029 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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