Tender

WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Bus Transport Services

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2023 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is currently in the Tender stage for their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Bus Transport Services. This procurement falls under the Transport services (excl. Waste transport) industry category and is designed to service the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The DPS aims to cover bus transport services for home to school journeys and local bus routes, requiring vehicles with at least 9 seats, with the possibility of passenger assistants on some routes. The tender period is set to conclude by 17th March 2030, with the contract commencing on 18th March 2030 and ending on the same day. The procurement method utilised is a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold, with estimated values ranging from £95,000,000 to £150,000,000 excluding VAT.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers in the transport sector, particularly SMEs, as it allows them to join a dynamic system focused on consistent procurement needs over a seven-year period. Suppliers who successfully register with the DPS via the e-procurement portal, CSW-Jets, will be notified of specific tender opportunities as they arise, giving them the flexibility to choose their interest. Businesses capable of providing reliable bus transport services and those with the required infrastructure to support a fleet of vehicles and possibly passenger assistants are well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Bus Transport Services

Notice Description

The Dynamic Purchasing System will be used for the provision of bus transport services for home to school and local bus services. The required vehicle size for this contract is 9 seats or more. Passenger assistants may be required on some routes. Once a Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, operators will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Operators can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all operators within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Tender opportunities are likely to be offered either via an electronic auction (e-auction) exercise or via an electronic quote mechanism (currently In-Tend). Estimated value excluding VAT: PS95,000,000-PS150,000,000. For information, the latest annual spend figure through the current DPS was circa PS13.5m. In order to submit an application to the DPS and bid for call-off's as and when they arise, you will need to register as a Supplier on our e-procurement portal, CSW-Jets (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b608ee0-980b-400c-a29a-3688176a5bb2
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2029 - 24 Feb 2029 24 hours
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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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