Tender

For a Dynamic Purchasing System for Home to School Mainstream, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, Pupil Referral Units, Post 16 College, Short Term Care and Adult & Child Social Care Transport

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2019 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire County Council is conducting a tender process for the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) related to transport services for children and vulnerable adults. The initiative, titled "For a Dynamic Purchasing System for Home to School Mainstream, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, Pupil Referral Units, Post 16 College, Short Term Care and Adult & Child Social Care Transport", is categorised under transport services. The evaluation period for initial Requests to Participate has been extended to six weeks to ensure thorough due diligence. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 22nd March 2019. The contract period for the appointed suppliers will begin on 1st September 2019 and last until 31st August 2024, with a potential two-year extension available. The procurement method is classified as selective, employing a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in services for children and vulnerable groups. Businesses more suited to participate include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in delivering various types of transport, including wheelchair accessible and emergency transport services. Interested suppliers can apply for multiple Lots based on their vehicle types, although an appointment to the DPS does not guarantee contract provision. Understanding the Council's operational needs and flexibility can enhance prospects for successful engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For a Dynamic Purchasing System for Home to School Mainstream, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, Pupil Referral Units, Post 16 College, Short Term Care and Adult & Child Social Care Transport

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire County Council (the Council) is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the provision of certain transport services to children and vulnerable adults (the Services). In accordance with Regulation 34 (18), the Council is extending the time frame for the evaluation of initial Requests to Participate to up to 6 weeks to carry out robust due diligence checks on Suppliers' suitability to be admitted to the DPS and on their economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability. Under Regulation 59 we will also require documentary evidence to be submitted with Requests to Participate and at any other time to ensure the proper conduct of the procedure. The DPS is part of the Council's suite of transport arrangements and will be used for procurement of transport for both long and short term contracts, alongside other procurement methods. Suppliers should therefore note that the DPS will not be an exclusive arrangement and the Council may award transport contracts to other suppliers on any alternative basis. The DPS will be divided into "Lots". The Lots are based on the different types of vehicle that the Council requires. The people requiring the Services will be children and young people attending mainstream schools, special schools and pupil referral units and Social Care service users (children and adults) and, potentially, other individual Council service users. The majority of Services will be delivered within the Council's administrative area but from time to time Services will also be required to be provided outside the Council's administrative area. The Lots are: 1. 4 to 8 Seat Vehicles 2. 9 to 16 Seat Vehicles 3. Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles 4. Specialist Transport Services (e.g. Ambulance, Secure Transport) 5. Emergency Transport (call off within 1 hour - 24 hour requirement) 6. PSV Passenger Transport Services (e.g. Home to School) The Council cannot forecast likely demand or volumes for the Services or for any of the Lots. Appointment of a Supplier to the DPS is no guarantee that the Supplier will actually receive instructions from the Council to deliver Services. Suppliers may apply for appointment to as many Lots as they wish. The DPS will operate for a period of five years commencing on or around 1st September 2019. The Council will have the option, at its discretion, to extend the period of operation of the DPS for a further period or periods of up to two years and reserves the right under Regulation 34 (28) to give notice of any changes to the validity of the DPS. Suppliers that wish to be appointed to the DPS are required to complete a Selection Questionnaire ("SQ"). All those Suppliers who satisfy the selection requirements set out in the SQ, as evaluated by the Council, will be appointed to the DPS to the Lots for

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6c41638-cdab-4807-aa10-5b84f631fea2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a87dc98-c417-4139-a374-2f56bc032a82
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1YU
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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