Tender

Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jun 2020 at 10:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking tenders for Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services, specifically focusing on the operation of minibuses, buses, and coaches for various service users, including those requiring special needs transport. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a total estimated value of £40 million. The tender was published on 5 June 2020, and the tender period will conclude on 20 July 2030, leading into a contract period from 21 July 2030 to 22 July 2030. This selective procurement process aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System, allowing for subsequent contracts through a further competition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the transport services sector. Companies that provide vehicles with driver services and specialise in catering to vulnerable populations, including children and individuals with special educational needs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's longevity and significant budget also indicate a stable business opportunity for organisations ready to fulfil the operational requirements in and around Leicestershire and the City of Leicester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (BB4)

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council ("the Council") provides transport for a variety of service users including those accessing Children and Young People's and Adult Social Care services. Their specific needs are co-ordinated by our in-house Transport Operations (TO) Service based at County Hall in Leicestershire. The Council is conducting the procurement of establishing a Dynamic Purchasing (DPS) System in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) (PCR 2015, Reg 34) for the purpose of procuring Mainstream, SEN and Social Care Transport Services. The intention of the DPS is to appoint suitable Operators of Minibus, Bus and Coach type vehicles to whom LCC will let individual Contracts following a 'further competition'; specifically: * The provision of both a driver and vehicle. * The operation of Minibuses, Buses and Coaches of various seating capacities. * The operation of Minibuses, Buses and Coaches of various configurations and specifications including wheelchair accessible vehicles. * The carriage of a variety of service users including children, vulnerable adults and those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). * The operation of Minibus, Bus and Coach services in and around the County of Leicestershire and City of Leicester. * The operation of Minibus, Bus and Coach services with or without an escort, as required for individual services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd38dd42-3196-4558-aa00-e570d82eb2fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb1c308-f985-4fb4-9cd5-f569d7252531
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20305 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2030 - 22 Jul 2030 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commissioning Support
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

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