Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in respect of Special Educational Needs (SEN) & Social Care Transport

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Mar 2017 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council is currently conducting a tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on providing transport services for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social Care. The procurement, classified under transport services, has a projected value of £25 million and is set in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is active and will close on 6 April 2017, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2017 and run until 30 April 2021. The procurement method being utilised is a selective or restricted procedure, which indicates that not all suppliers may participate in the bidding process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering taxi services geared towards vulnerable groups, including children with special educational needs or those requiring social care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable for engagement. Companies that can provide reliable transportation solutions within the stipulated regions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract and expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in respect of Special Educational Needs (SEN) & Social Care Transport

Notice Description

The service requirement is to provide taxi transport services for eligible Children and Young People, and Adults. The passengers that use this service for example will be children with special education needs or children who are looked after by the authority or classed as vulnerable. This will be split into three services under one sole category: SEN Transport Social Care Transport Social Inclusion Transport Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com Ref: DN246216

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62f3bfed-4b35-4fa9-b972-49a88f7ccfff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa26b907-028e-4496-9743-3a49ad73798b
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, VCSE
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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2021 4-5 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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