Planning

DPS For The Provision of Home to School & Commercial Transport

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 May 2018 at 12:43

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Cheshire East Borough Council, which is seeking tenders for the "DPS For The Provision of Home to School & Commercial Transport." This process falls under the transport services category, specifically road transport, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a budget of £60 million set for services over a contract period starting from 11th June 2018 and potentially extending until 31st May 2024. Interested parties should note that a future notice regarding tender applications will be communicated on 4th May 2018.

This dynamic purchasing system (DPS) offers significant growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in passenger transport for home-to-school and social services. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with experience in providing transport solutions for both mainstream and special educational needs (SEN) passengers. As an inclusive procurement method, the DPS allows multiple suppliers to join during its duration, making it an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DPS For The Provision of Home to School & Commercial Transport

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from operators who wish to be included in the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) being introduced by TSS for the provision of passenger transport services for home to school, SEN & social services passengers and which includes the following sectors, Mainstream Education, SEN & Social Services passengers together with passengers carried on a commercial bases, and other transport requirements that may be added to this framework. Specific conditions of contract apply to all transport contracts offered. The period of this DPS will be 4 years plus a possible option to extend for a period of 24 months, commencing 10th June 2018, upon the conditions set out in attached documents. TSS reserves the right to award places within the DPS to an unlimited amount of suppliers. New applicants can apply to join the DPS during the course of the contract duration at periodic periods set and announced by TSS. Please note should performance fall below that which is set out within the general terms and conditions applicants may be removed from the DPS framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c4698e2-bce3-468c-b639-05451407fff5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36d2ad5-e722-4cc1-b2a5-3da083a3d228
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 May 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jun 2018 - 31 May 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLEWICH
Postcode
CW10 0JN
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Middlewich
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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