Tender

The Provision of Passenger Transport Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jan 2021 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process for "The Provision of Passenger Transport Services." This tender falls under the services industry, specifically covering taxi services, and has a total value of £5,000,000. The procurement method is open, and the tender period is set to end on 19 February 2021. The services are intended to cater to both adults and children, particularly focusing on individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) among other vulnerable groups. Interested parties are encouraged to join through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal, located in Oldbury, UK, where they can register their interest and access necessary documents.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for transport companies specialising in passenger services, especially those experienced in providing services to vulnerable groups. Businesses that operate in the taxi services sector, hire of passenger vehicles with drivers, or non-scheduled passenger transport would be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) allows for multiple providers to join throughout its duration, increasing chances for businesses to secure contracts as requirements evolve over the next four years.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services for adults and children and those with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children, children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stage1 Potential Providers wishing to join the DPS shall complete a Selection Questionnaire that is standard for all Potential Providers. All SQ submissions are evaluated on a pass fail basis to establish the Providers general capability to undertake the work. The evaluation reviews aspects of the Providers standing and ability based on this evaluation is either accepted onto the DPS or rejected. In the event of rejection the Provider can request feedback to enable them to re-apply at any stage during the validity period. All Providers who meet the selection criteria as stated in the SQ will be admitted to the DPS. There is no limit on the number of Providers that may join the DPS and can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. Providers that have been excluded or rejected at any time may resubmit their updated details during the lifetime of the DPS.The publication of the SQ does not commit the Council to award any contract pursuant to any procurement process

Renewal: It is anticipated that this requirement will be retendered in four years time

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028c32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001244-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carol Wintle
Contact Email
carol_wintle@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1215692817

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

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