Planning

ECC Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Sep 2023 at 12:53

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council (ECC) is planning to establish a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport services, with services commencing from 1 January 2024. The DPS will cover a range of transportation services, including Education transport, Adult Day Care Centres, Local Bus, and Demand and Responsive Transport services. Suppliers are expected to enrol in the DPS between November and December 2023 to ensure its operational by the deadline. ECC aims to enhance its services and align them with future strategies, emphasising continuous improvement and community development.

The procurement opportunity with ECC presents a chance for businesses involved in Passenger Transport services to engage with a dynamic and evolving market. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the tender is open to suppliers of varying sizes. Businesses with a focus on transportation, specifically those providing services related to Passenger Transport, are well-suited to compete in this dynamic environment. The procurement method involves the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System, providing flexibility for suppliers and facilitating ongoing collaboration with ECC for the provision of high-quality transport services in Essex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECC Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) wish to inform suppliers of the future establishment of a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to deliver Passenger Transport services as detailed in future Service Specifications from 1 January 2024. ECC are required to provide transportation services and assistants for passengers who qualify under statutory and discretionary policies. These services include, but are not limited to, Education transport including Mainstream Education transport, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities transport, Adult Day Care Centres and Services. In addition, Essex County Council is required to consider the provision of Local Bus and Demand and Responsive Transport services where they are not provided by the private sector on a commercial basis. Categories under the DPS shall be split by type and specialism. The new DPS agreement will aim to bring continuous improvement measures to ECC's continuing service offer in line with commitments, plans and strategies for the future of Essex, including Everyone's Essex: our plan for levelling up the county. In line with this Prior Information Notice, Essex County Council will be publishing Early Engagement Notices to inform suppliers of any market engagement sessions which will take place this year. Market engagement sessions shall be conducted to inform suppliers of any key components which shall form part of this future agreement (this may include but is not limited to the Services Specification, Performance Framework and Quality measures). ECC estimate that suppliers will be required to start enrolment to the DPS from November - December 2023 to ensure establishment of the DPS by 1 January 2024. Please note that the content of this notice is subject to ECC's internal governance processes. Upon approval, a further notice will be published guiding providers to the opportunity for enrolment via ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468d860a-9403-44f3-83f8-7f34c1e52cdf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Establishment of Dynamic Purchasing System
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34110000 - Passenger cars

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pt.procurementteam@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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