Tender

Passenger Transport - Dynamic Purchasing System

DORSET COUNCIL

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Tender

24 May 2021 at 12:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of passenger transport services, titled "Passenger Transport - Dynamic Purchasing System". This procurement is classified under the "Road transport services" category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The open procurement process began with the publication of this notice on 24th May 2021 and will remain active until the tender period ends on 30th April 2025. The total estimated value of the contracts under this DPS is £20 million, with contracts to be awarded on an ongoing basis throughout the duration of the system.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide transport services for schools, support social care transport needs, and fulfil requirements for children with special education needs will find this procurement particularly relevant. Suppliers who meet the criteria will be able to participate throughout the four-year duration of the DPS, allowing for continuous engagement and potential revenue generation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Passenger Transport - Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

A Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services as required by Dorset Council. This Dynamic Purchasing System will be used to procure passenger transport services as required by Dorset Council. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, transport for Children to School, Children with Special Education Needs and Children in Care. It may also be used to procure supported public passenger transport services and transport for various social care purposes. All organisations that meet and pass the exclusion and selection criteria detailed within the e-procurement portal will be admitted. For specific contracts all suppliers admitted to the DPS will be invited to tender. The award criteria will only be price but may be formulated more precisely for each specific contracts, as set out in the invitation to tender for the specific contract. The publishing of this Notice is to communicate the renewal of the above named DPS (Ref DN245509), which was originally established in May 2017 for a 4 year period ending 30 April 2021 but with option to extend subject to performance and requirements. This DPS is now to be renewed for a 4 further year period which will end 30 April 2025. Any organisation already awarded onto the DPS will remain. Any new applications can continue to be made at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk REF:DN245509 Please note that the contract start and end dates detailed above are not relevant. Contracts will be awarded throughout the term of the DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de3a87fc-efb9-4ecb-9432-bd17c41e8d53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b770d831-6ad3-4844-adca-4950c7bd8c4d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 2 May 2025 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Langston
Contact Email
a.j.langston@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221250

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

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