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Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023" is being conducted by Oxfordshire County Council, a large-scale public entity based in Oxford, England. This contract, which is in the award stage, focuses on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver for services including mainstream home to school transport, Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, and social care transport. The services primarily occur within the Oxfordshire boundary and occasionally extend to nearby counties. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, with an initial tender end date of 24th March 2025. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 30th June 2027, involving a substantial budget of £14,795,638.14.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable and flexible transport solutions for diverse social and educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this procurement particularly accessible due to its open procedure nature, which encourages broad participation. Companies equipped to manage fleets for school, SEND, and social care transport within and beyond Oxfordshire stand to benefit greatly from involvement in this dynamic purchasing environment. The services required offer opportunities for establishing long-term contracts with a reputable public authority, enabling steady growth and stability in operation.

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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-d89fd081-ab8a-4b31-bd61-b21c13f5dc6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04492809-8154-4ede-854e-e4107818ebda
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
£14,795,638 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,795,638 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
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

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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