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Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Services

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2021 at 15:45

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jan 2021 at 16:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is currently establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Transport Services, which includes various transportation needs such as Home to School and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities services. The tender, identified as CUM001-DN515451-50096163, follows an open procurement method and was published on 21 January 2021. The tender period concluded on 22 February 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 19 April 2021, lasting until 31 March 2025. The value of this procurement is estimated at £100 million, with a minimum value of £90 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport service sector, particularly those that can provide diverse transportation solutions to meet the specific requirements outlined by Cumbria County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is welcoming to them. Companies with expertise in passenger transport services, especially those experienced in educational or community transport, will find this a lucrative opportunity to grow their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Services

Notice Description

Cumbria County Council are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the provision of Passenger Transport Services which includes, but not limited to, Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Pupil Referral Units, Health, Care and Communities Transport and Rural Wheels Service requirements. The Council reserves the right to purchase any service (whether similar to the services or not) from any service provider outside of the DPS and accordingly, admittance to the DPS does not give rise to any exclusivity for admitted operators. Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN515451) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. If you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register FREE link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e11ba6ff-c089-41e7-82be-a79a319e97f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b388f5e3-f74c-44b6-8a0a-b18638fe727a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
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
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sara McHale
Contact Email
procurement.transport@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7776681728

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLEASE SEE LINK BELOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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