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25 Oct 2024 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Home to School Transport for children, young people and adults (4-25 years)" has been completed by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DUDLEY MBC). The award was part of a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the period from 1st September 2023 to 30th November 2023. The procurement focused on hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers, specifically in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process was selective and utilised a call-off from the DPS, which remains open until 30th June 2027. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 31st August 2023, with the contract running from 1st September 2023 to 30th November 2023. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the status marked as complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing transportation services, especially those with vehicles such as cars, MPVs, minibuses, and accessible vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the favourable suitability criteria. The contracts have been awarded to several local suppliers, underlining potential partnership and business growth opportunities within the region and the industry. Businesses specialising in passenger transport services with capabilities to meet diverse transportation needs, including special requirements for young children and adults with disabilities, would find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in this DPS not only opens immediate business opportunities but also positions companies for future contracts under the system, fostering longer-term growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to School Transport for children, young people and adults (4-25 years). Contract Award quarter 1 2023

Notice Description

This notice is a contract award for quarter 1, 01 September 2023 - 30 November 2023, for Home to School Transport for Children, Young People and Adults (4-25 years). DPS is open until 30 June 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4e6198b-38e7-41c9-b764-47ce9fafa601
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79b855b-fa7c-41a0-843b-02cdab1c2dc0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,040,873 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY MBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Postcode Area
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

Castle Cars Dudley

Central Cars Dudley Ltd

A to Z Minibuses Ltd.

Crown Taxi's 24

Dudley Cars Ltd

Fastline Taxis

Fetch Skyline Ltd

Five Star Taxis & Minibuses LTD

FST MANAGEMENT SERVICES

IH TRAVELS LTD

M.M TRAVEL

Merry Hill Private Hire

Elite Transfers Ltd

One 4 You Services Ltd

Regal Cabs Limited

RH Travels

Super Taxis

STS (SPECIALIST TRANSPORT SERVICES)

Skyways Executive Travel Limited

T&T Travels

White Star Taxis

Further Information

Notice Documents

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