Tender

RCC-1118-S-DPS Home to School DPS

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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Tender

06 Aug 2024 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Welland Procurement is inviting suppliers to participate in a tender for the provision of transportation services under the contract titled "RCC-1118-S-DPS Home to School DPS." This tender focuses on the supply of Home to School Transport services, including those for Adult Social Care (ASC) users and children's transport, primarily within Rutland and its surrounding areas. The industry category for this procurement is Special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The tender process is currently active, with the procurement stage set in the Tender phase. Interested parties must submit their applications by 20 August 2024, with the contracted services scheduled to begin on 21 August 2024 and continue until 19 August 2025, with an option for annual extensions based on the Council's needs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to expand their operations. Companies with experience in providing reliable and high-quality transport services, particularly for children with Special Educational Needs or Adult Social Care users, will find this an ideal opportunity. The procurement method allows providers to apply for the DPS at any time, offering flexibility and continuous opportunities for engagement. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, ensuring that a diverse range of service providers can contribute to meeting the Council's transportation needs. The estimated annual contract value is up to £2,580,000, although actual expenditure might vary. This contract opens the door for businesses to secure a steady stream of work by meeting the Council's evolving transportation requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RCC-1118-S-DPS Home to School DPS

Notice Description

The Council wishes to invite bidders to register as a supplier for the supply of services in respect of Home to School Transport, including ASC and children's transport primarily in Rutland but including the surrounding areas. The Council is responsible for ensuring children and young people are safely transported on all forms of transport provided under contract. The specification covers the provision of transport for a wide range of children and young people, including those with Special Educational Needs and Children Looked After. Bidders will need to be able to meet individuals' needs and provide an appropriate quality of transport and high passenger satisfaction levels. The service priorities of this contract are: * To provide a safe and reliable transport service to meet students' needs in taking them to and from school on time Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification. The scope of services to be provided in the DPS are as follows: * Transport for Adult Social Care users to day services and any other requirements. * Transport for Children to and from school and any other requirements. This DPS Agreement is for an initial term of one year (until 31 07 2025), with an option to extend on an annual basis, depending on the Council's needs. The Council is using the process of a DPS to enable Providers to apply for the DPS at any time. It is difficult to predict the exact value of this DPS, as the Council's requirements are likely to vary over the contract term, but it is estimated that the annual value will be up to PS2,580,000.00 per year. Please note that this value is based on greatest spend for each of the initial year. The Council may not have this level of requirement throughout the duration of the DPS, and as such expenditure may be less. There will be no guaranteed level of work under this DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8cf71cf-5bcc-4131-8726-aeae255a1c2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7df74a75-e452-4a76-9510-62fef2003371
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2024 - 19 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
WELLAND PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
Mark Fisher
Contact Email
wellandprocurement@melton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1664502502

Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
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
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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