Tender

Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Sep 2018 at 14:46

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05 Jul 2018 at 14:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is currently seeking suppliers to join the Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which focuses on providing various passenger transport services across Herefordshire. The procurement process is active, with a total contract value of £56 million and a tender period closing on 5 June 2026. This DPS is divided into multiple lots including contracted transport, hackney/private hire, public transport, and assistance provisions. The contract period for awarded call-off contracts could extend beyond the DPS termination date, with specific call-off contracts lasting no longer than seven years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, especially those specialising in passenger transport and related services. Smaller enterprises and voluntary/community sector organisations are particularly encouraged to apply, ensuring a diverse range of capabilities within the system. By participating in this DPS, businesses can secure long-term contracts that may enhance their market position and foster growth within the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council invites suppliers to apply to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of passenger transport services for Herefordshire. This Dynamic Purchasing System has been split into Lots with each Lot relating to a particular passenger transport service requirement. The Lots are as follows: Lot 1: Passenger Carrying Vehicles contracted transport (including an option for provision of passenger assistants) Lot 2: Hackney / Private Hire Transport (including an option for provision of passenger assistants) Lot 3: Public transport Lot 4: Driver and Passenger Assistant Provision This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will operate for a period of eight years with yearly break clauses. Call-off contracts awarded under the DPS shall be for the period specified in the Call-Off Contract terms and shall generally be for no longer than 7 years. Call-Off Contracts may continue beyond the termination date of the DPS. Please note that call off award notices for the Passenger Transport DPS will be published in OJEU on the Tenders Electronic Daily site. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Please note that call off award notices for the Passenger Transport DPS will be published in OJEU on the Tenders Electronic Daily site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd38cd8b-d571-46ff-b104-90f9c1d2f622
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8c89a3-ca6d-4afd-8817-73535ef4a441
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2026 30 days
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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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