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Milton Keynes Council - Local Bus and Shared Taxi & Demand Responsive Services DPS

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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07 Apr 2021 at 12:18

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29 May 2020 at 09:39

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15 May 2020 at 15:03

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09 Apr 2020 at 15:10

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19 Mar 2020 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at securing local bus services and demand-responsive taxi services, categorised under road transport services. The process has both Lot 1 for Local Bus Service and Lot 2 for Shared Taxi and Demand Responsive Service, and suppliers are permitted to apply for any or both lots. The procurement is being conducted under a selective method with a tender period ending on 12 June 2025. Notably, the total value of the contract is £15,000,000, and the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 13 June 2025, lasting until 14 June 2025. All applications must be submitted within the duration of the DPS, which is intended to facilitate ongoing admissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the transport sector, especially those specialised in providing local bus and taxi services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the explicit encouragement for their participation. Engaging in this procurement process could help suppliers expand their market presence, foster new partnerships, and contribute to the local economy by enhancing transportation services in Milton Keynes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Milton Keynes Council - Local Bus and Shared Taxi & Demand Responsive Services DPS

Notice Description

Milton Keynes Council (the "Authority") wishes to invite applications for admission to Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to secure local bus service and demand responsive service. The DPS is divided into 2 lots: Lot 1: Local Bus Service Lot 2 : Shared taxi and Demand Responsive Service Tenderers may apply for any one or both lots. Round 1 closed on 20/05/2020. Suppliers may submit application for admission anytime during the term of the DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998830bf-a952-4c76-a8c0-4eda32ed638a
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

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
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
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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