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HCC - 09/22 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Local Bus and School Coach Transport Services

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENT

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07 Sep 2022 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Local Bus and School Coach Transport Services. The DPS will commence on 1st December 2022 and expire on 30th November 2027, unless extended. Organisations can express interest in joining the DPS by completing the Council's Supplier Questionnaire. The DPS is categorised into Registered Local Bus Services, Contracted Education Bus Services, and Demand-Responsive Transport. The deadline for submission is 7th October 2022.

This tender by Hertfordshire County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector to provide services for local bus and school coach transport. Companies offering transport services, especially in bus and coach categories, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is at the tender stage, inviting potential suppliers to join the DPS for various transport service categories. It aims to create opportunities for businesses to engage in delivering essential transport services as per the regulations set by the Council.

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Notice Title

HCC - 09/22 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Local Bus and School Coach Transport Services

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (the authority) is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (the DPS) for the provision of Local Bus and School Coach Transport Services. PLEASE NOTE: This does not cover Taxi Services Please ignore the start and end dates the DPS will commence on the 1st December 2022 and will expire on the 30th November 2027 unless extended at the sole discretion of the Council The DPS will be established and operate in accordance with Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations). The authority has published a contract notice in FTS and Potential Suppliers are now invited to express an interest in joining the DPS. Firstly, organisations apply by completing the Council's Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Organisations which satisfy the pre-determined selection criteria will then be admitted to the DPS. Individual Orders throughout the duration of the DPS will be awarded via competition during the second stage. Organisations admitted to the DPS should note they won't be invited to tender for competition(s) until they have signed the DPS Agreement which will be done electronically via Docusign. The DPS has been split in to 3 Category's as per the below and Suppliers are invited to bid for 1, more or all of the Category's listed. Category 1 - Registered Local Bus Services Category 2 - Contracted Education Bus, Coach or PCV Minibus Services Contracted Home to School Transport Services, used solely for the purpose of transporting students to schools and colleges. Drivers and Passenger Assistants working in this category will be required to undertake an Enhanced-level DBS with barred list check prior to commencement in their role. This must be arranged through the Councils umbrella body. Contact details for the Council DBS Officer will be shared with Operators so that they can make arrangements. The Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) plans and manages transport arrangements to schools, colleges, day services and other destinations on behalf of the Council's Children's Services (CS) & Adult Care Services (ACS) Departments. The Admissions & Transport team in CS provides home to school transport for pupils who meet the criteria set out in the Council's Home to School Transport Policy. Category 3 - Demand-Responsive Transport A form of shared transport for individuals or groups travelling where vehicles alter their journey based on demand without using a fixed route or timetables journeys. These vehicles typically pick-up and drop-off passengers in locations according to passenger's needs. In order to apply organisations must follow the steps laid out below; Step 1 - log in or register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Step 2 - Find the project and click on View Details Step 3 - Click on Express Interest Step 4 - If you are intending to bid click 'Opt In' if you aren't intending to bid click 'O... Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council (the authority) is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (the DPS) for the provision of Local Bus and School Coach Transport Services. PLEASE NOTE: This does not cover Taxi Services Please ignore the start and end dates the DPS will commence on the 1st December 2022 and will expire on the 30th November 2027 unless extended at the sole discretion of the Council The DPS will be established and operate in accordance with Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations). The authority has published a contract notice in FTS and Potential Suppliers are now invited to express an interest in joining the DPS. Firstly, organisations apply by completing the Council's Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Organisations which satisfy the pre-determined selection criteria will then be admitted to the DPS. Individual Orders throughout the duration of the DPS will be awarded via competition during the second stage. Organisations admitted to the DPS should note they won't be invited to tender for competition(s) until they have signed the DPS Agreement which will be done electronically via Docusign. The DPS has been split in to 3 Category's as per the below and Suppliers are invited to bid for 1, more or all of the Category's listed. Category 1 - Registered Local Bus Services Category 2 - Contracted Education Bus, Coach or PCV Minibus Services Contracted Home to School Transport Services, used solely for the purpose of transporting students to schools and colleges. Drivers and Passenger Assistants working in this category will be required to undertake an Enhanced-level DBS with barred list check prior to commencement in their role. This must be arranged through the Councils umbrella body. Contact details for the Council DBS Officer will be shared with Operators so that they can make arrangements. The Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) plans and manages transport arrangements to schools, colleges, day services and other destinations on behalf of the Council's Children's Services (CS) & Adult Care Services (ACS) Departments. The Admissions & Transport team in CS provides home to school transport for pupils who meet the criteria set out in the Council's Home to School Transport Policy. Category 3 - Demand-Responsive Transport A form of shared transport for individuals or groups travelling where vehicles alter their journey based on demand without using a fixed route or timetables journeys. These vehicles typically pick-up and drop-off passengers in locations according to passenger's needs. In order to apply organisations must follow the steps laid out below; Step 1 - log in or register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Step 2 - Find the project and click on View Details Step 3 - Click on Express Interest Step 4 - If you are intending to bid click 'Opt In' if you aren't intending to bid click 'Opt Out' Step 5 - Download and fully complete all of the relevant documentation and upload your submission by 12 noon on 7th October 2022. Please ensure you allow plenty of time prior to the closing date to do this. If you experience any system problems please contact In-Tend directly on: +44 (0)114 407 0065 If you have any questions relating to service delivery or the tender documents please send these via the correspondence area in In-Tend Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3597607-2e85-4392-b8e3-43f09bceeb79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faffae11-e2b7-4665-bea3-59311b00df93
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)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2027 - 2 Dec 2027 30 days
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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

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