Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for Specialist Transport Services (2025)

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at specialist transport services. The tender, titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for Specialist Transport Services (2025)," falls under the public road transport services industry category and will be implemented in England, United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement process is the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 28 March 2025. The contract period will commence on 7 April 2025 and conclude on 23 February 2029. This procurement method follows an open procedure (above threshold) and is now inviting suppliers to join the DPS by completing a qualifying questionnaire to assess their suitability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in public road transport and associated services such as taxi services, special-purpose road passenger-transport services, and non-scheduled passenger transport. By joining the DPS, businesses can secure long-term contracts and increase their market presence through repeat engagements with the council. Companies that are experienced in providing a range of transport solutions, including home to school and home to adult day centres, will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for Specialist Transport Services (2025)

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council is keen to operate a Dynamic Purchasing System to meet its needs for specialist transport. This will include home to school, home to adult day centres etc. A range of vehicles will be required. Suppliers are invited to apply to join the DPS at any stage, although initially a call for competition will be held. Suppliers will be asked to complete a qualifying questionnaire to assess their suitability to be included on the DPS. Further details of the DPS and how to participate can be found at www.the-chest.org.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa3d0639-dd60-4a23-af19-508e603734a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ac0d70-aa7a-462e-9beb-78e4f522abed
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 23 Feb 2029 3-4 years
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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 2NT
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
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
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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