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Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2025 at 13:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023," which falls under the industry category of "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" (CPV code 60170000). This service covers mainstream home to school transport, Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, and social care transport, primarily within Oxfordshire and bordering counties. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract period starting on 1st October 2024 and ending on 31st December 2024. The tender process reached the award stage on 30th September 2024, and the notice of award was published on 5th February 2025. The total value of the contract is £5,944,812.60.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services, to secure a lucrative contract with a local authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically mentioned as suitable for this contract, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs looking to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies with expertise in school transport, SEND transport, or social care transport are well-positioned to benefit from this dynamic purchasing system, which could offer continuous opportunities for growth and engagement with Oxfordshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023

Notice Description

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Support Transport. The service categories covered by the DPS are: - mainstream home to school transport, - Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, - social care transport. Services will mainly be required within the Oxfordshire boundary and in some cases within bordering counties. Out of county services for the service categories defined above will also be tendered through the DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad205aae-dfe5-4d01-9c45-0b19f8aa05fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca5c687-93d0-47df-8102-1a57e5a1d435
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,944,812 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
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
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NONE

Further Information

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