Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Oxfordshire County Council involved the "Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023," focusing on the services category within the transport industry. The process, which used an open procedure method, concluded with the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 30th September 2025. This contract encompasses services such as mainstream home to school transport, Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, and social care transport, primarily within Oxfordshire and bordering counties. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2025 and will conclude on 31st December 2025. The total value attributed to this procurement is £10,385,725.13.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in providing transport solutions for education and social care sectors. The Dynamic Purchasing System invites competitive participation from businesses that cater to mainstream, SEND, and social care transport requirements. Businesses within the SME sector are especially encouraged to compete, as the process is tailored to accommodate such entities. Partners capable of delivering efficient and reliable transport services across Oxfordshire and its surroundings could see sustainable growth from engaging in this procurement opportunity.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bebde173-e556-489d-a7ab-2825602435f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f60d12c6-ad04-4cb2-a9bc-b45846461a61
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
Large

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
£10,385,725 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,385,725 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

PLEASE SEE WEBSITE

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