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Provision of Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Summer Refresh 2025

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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26 Sep 2025 at 08:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, involves the provision of passenger transport services for children and adults through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract, categorised under road transport services, covers home-to-school transport and day centre travel for vulnerable adults, as per statutory requirements. The services are needed within Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, and are to be delivered according to the Council's travel assistance policies. The award stage of this procurement was reached, with the contract period starting on 27th September 2025 and ending on 28th September 2025. Contracts may extend beyond this period if route conditions remain unchanged during the summer refresh. This notice is part of a selective, restricted procedure highlighting an active award, indicating the advancement to the award stage with 1st September 2025 as the award date for the commencement of services, valued at £6,000,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for both SMEs and larger businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger and educational transport services. The involvement of numerous suppliers such as SM Travel Yorkshire Ltd, 24x7 Ltd, and several others from Rotherham and Barnsley, underscores the competitive landscape for businesses seeking to provide these essential services. The contract's substantial value and the potential for extended routes make it an appealing prospect for companies aiming to grow their portfolios and market presence in public sector contracts. As the procurement is conducted through a Dynamic Purchasing System, it allows for ongoing opportunities to bid, which could be highly beneficial for businesses strategically aligned with the provision of transport solutions for public sector requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Summer Refresh 2025

Notice Description

BMBC has a statutory duty to provide home to school travel arrangements for eligible children to access their education for both SEN and non-SEN children as outlined in the Home to School/college Travel Assistance Policy. The requirement is for a regular home to school transport service during school term time both in the Borough of Barnsley and out of the Borough, which include daily, weekly, fortnightly, or termly single or return journeys. In addition, the Council also provides transport to and from day centres for vulnerable adults who are covered under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 and 1986. This is a contract award notice for the Summer Refresh 2025 call offs from the original DPS notice - 96182 Provision of Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Please note that the route location has not been disclosed due to naming specific schools could indirectly identify pupils. The contract start and end dates listed are for the initial period and the Council may extend each route for additional years if no fundamental change occurs to the route when conducting the summer refresh. The total contract value is based on the full duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8f75879-ff57-439f-aa3e-c3511a021dc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9960343c-8ba2-4eb6-8048-744dfbebebdd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

sm travel yorkshire ltd

24x7 Ltd

Martini Taxis

venture taxis

Veezu

Travel Direct

Wyatt Coaches Ltd

Silverline Travel

Travel AB

Call & Ride

A2B Travel

Platinum Travel Barnsley

Nexus Taxis Limited

Jamie Hodgson Travel

Excel Travel

Further Information

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