Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Services

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 May 2023 at 10:49

Tender

19 Jan 2021 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Westmorland and Furness Council is currently seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Services, with a total value of £100,000,000. This procurement opportunity covers various categories including Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Pupil Referral Units, Health, Care, and Communities Transport. The Council welcomes expressions of interest from diverse business communities and voluntary sectors. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 30th May 2023.

This tender by the Westmorland and Furness Council provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation services sector to participate and secure contracts for various passenger transport services. Companies specialising in providing transport services for passengers with specific needs, such as wheelchair-accessible vehicles or ad hoc taxis, would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The procurement process is currently in the selective stage, and interested businesses can access further information and submit their proposals electronically.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Services

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness 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

Lot Information

Up to 8 passenger seats

For the provision of Transport Services up to 8 passenger seats

Up to 8 passenger seats with a passenger assistant

Provision of Transport Services for up to 8 passenger seats with a passenger assistant

Between 9 and 16 passenger seats

Provision of Transport Services for between 9 and 16 passenger seats

Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with a passenger assistant

Provision of Transport Services for between 9 and 16 passenger seats with a passenger assistant

17 passenger seats and above

Provision of Transport Services for 17 passenger seats and above

17 passenger seats and above with a passenger assistant

Provision of Transport Services for 17 passenger seats and above with a passenger assistant

Wheelchair accessible vehicles

Provision of Transport Services which require Wheelchair accessible vehicles

Wheelchair accessible vehicles with a passenger assistant

Provision of Transport Services which require Wheelchair accessible vehicles with a passenger assistant

Ad Hoc Taxis

Provision of Transport Services for Ad Hoc Taxis which can include, but not limited to, one off journeys and Rural Wheels services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013889-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mr John Ferguson, Mrs Sara McHale
Contact Email
john.ferguson@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk, procurement.transport@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226425, +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)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

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