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HCC - 08/24 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Transport Services

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is procuring transport services via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "HCC - 08/24 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Transport Services." This procurement, open to suppliers from the transport industry category, specifically focuses on services within the region of East of England, with delivery addresses located in Hertford, postcode SG13 8DE. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is scheduled to close at 12:00 noon on 13th September 2024. The DPS will begin on 1st January 2025 and extend for a core period of four years, with the potential to extend for an additional two years. The total estimated value ranges from £132,000,000 to £198,000,000. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure in compliance with Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in transport services. Enterprises offering wheelchair-accessible vehicles, services for Special Educational Needs, adult care transport, or mainstream school transport can benefit by participating in one or more of the four specified categories. The DPS allows for continuous participation, providing a platform for businesses to secure multiple orders through competitive bidding throughout the system's duration. Firms that can adeptly navigate the pre-determined selection criteria and the subsequent competitive process stand to gain substantial, recurrent contracts, thus boosting their revenue and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC - 08/24 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Transport Services

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (the DPS) for the provision of Transport Services. The DPS will commence on the 1st January 2025 and will continue for a core period of four (4) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years The DPS will be established and operate in accordance with Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations). The Council has published a contract notice in FTS and Potential Suppliers are now invited to express an interest in joining the DPS. Firstly, organisations apply by completing the Council's Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Organisations which satisfy the pre-determined selection criteria will then be admitted to the DPS. Individual Orders throughout the duration of the DPS will be awarded via competition during the second stage. Organisations admitted to the DPS should note they won't be invited to tender for competition(s) until they have signed the DPS Agreement which will be done electronically via Docusign. The DPS has been split in to 4 Category's as per the below and Suppliers are invited to bid for 1, more or all of the Category's listed. Category Number Category Title Category 1 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (with or without Passenger Assistant) Category 2 Special Educational Needs (with or without Passenger Assistant) Category 3 Adult Care Services (with or without Passenger Assistant) Category 4 Main stream Schools (with or without Passenger Assistant) In order to apply organisations must follow the steps laid out below; Step 1 - log in or register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Step 2 - Find the project and click on View Details Step 3 - Click on Express Interest Step 4 - If you are intending to bid click 'Opt In' if you aren't intending to bid click 'Opt Out' Step 5 - Download and fully complete all of the relevant documentation and upload your submission by 12 noon on 13th September 2024. Please ensure you allow plenty of time prior to the closing date to do this. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline, the Council will close the DPS for a short period to allow us time to evaluate initial submissions after which it will be re-opened as per the Instructions to Tenderers document. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Suppliers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Ten... Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (the DPS) for the provision of Transport Services. The DPS will commence on the 1st January 2025 and will continue for a core period of four (4) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years The DPS will be established and operate in accordance with Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations). The Council has published a contract notice in FTS and Potential Suppliers are now invited to express an interest in joining the DPS. Firstly, organisations apply by completing the Council's Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Organisations which satisfy the pre-determined selection criteria will then be admitted to the DPS. Individual Orders throughout the duration of the DPS will be awarded via competition during the second stage. Organisations admitted to the DPS should note they won't be invited to tender for competition(s) until they have signed the DPS Agreement which will be done electronically via Docusign. The DPS has been split in to 4 Category's as per the below and Suppliers are invited to bid for 1, more or all of the Category's listed. Category Number Category Title Category 1 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (with or without Passenger Assistant) Category 2 Special Educational Needs (with or without Passenger Assistant) Category 3 Adult Care Services (with or without Passenger Assistant) Category 4 Main stream Schools (with or without Passenger Assistant) In order to apply organisations must follow the steps laid out below; Step 1 - log in or register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Step 2 - Find the project and click on View Details Step 3 - Click on Express Interest Step 4 - If you are intending to bid click 'Opt In' if you aren't intending to bid click 'Opt Out' Step 5 - Download and fully complete all of the relevant documentation and upload your submission by 12 noon on 13th September 2024. Please ensure you allow plenty of time prior to the closing date to do this. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline, the Council will close the DPS for a short period to allow us time to evaluate initial submissions after which it will be re-opened as per the Instructions to Tenderers document. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Suppliers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. Please Note that TUPE may apply to individual Contracts placed under the DPS and this will be stated in the Mini Competition document. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Delivery Notes The DPS Agreement is for a core four (4) year period with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7eb87d1-36ee-48b3-947b-641df4e65ca0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e49bad38-fc30-4a66-a642-6a3f92c41e8a
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)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENT
Contact Name
Vijoy Toora (HCC)
Contact Email
vijoy.toora@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07812322860

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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