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22 Jul 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, managed by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DUDLEY MBC), involves the award of a contract for "Home to School Transport" services aimed at children, young people, and adults aged 4-25 years. The industry category is focused on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, classified under CPV 60170000. Situated in the West Midlands, UK, this service aligns with a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system (DPS), which remains open until 30 June 2027. The award, dated 22 July 2025, marks the completion stage of the procurement process for the contract period set from 1 December 2024 to 28 February 2025.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for both SMEs and larger transport service providers. With various suppliers such as Castle Cars Dudley and Central Cars Dudley Ltd already engaged, small and medium enterprises are well-positioned to benefit from the dynamic purchasing system offered by Dudley MBC. Businesses specialising in transportation services, including those providing accessible vehicles capable of accommodating wheelchair users, can leverage this procurement to expand service offerings and client base. The flexibility of the DPS allows for a broad range of vehicles, from cars and MPVs to larger buses and coaches, opening avenues for diverse vehicle operators ready to meet statutory transport needs in the region.

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Notice Title

Home to School Transport for children, young people and adults (4-25 years). Contract Award Quarter 2 -2024/25

Notice Description

This notice is a contract award for 01 December 2024 - 28 February 2025, for Home to School Transport for Children, Young People and Adults (4-25 years). DPS is open until 30 June 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b495c73-56ef-4fd1-a69a-8ad333211771
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb9801d-253c-4e2d-885b-ea53d653d55a
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
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,074,562 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 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
Dudley MBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Postcode Area
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

Castle Cars Dudley

Central Cars Dudley Ltd

A to Z Minibuses Ltd.

Crown Taxi's 24

Dudley Cars Ltd

Fetch Skyline Ltd

Five Star Taxis & Minibuses LTD

IH TRAVELS LTD

M.M TRAVEL

Merry Hill Private Hire

Elite Transfers Ltd

One 4 You Services Ltd

Regal Cabs Limited

RH Travels

Super Taxis

STS (SPECIALIST TRANSPORT SERVICES)

Fastline Taxis

T&T Travels

White Star Taxis

Skyways Executive Travel Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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