Planning

WSCC - JS - Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Oct 2021 at 17:59

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is planning a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of passenger transport services, with an expected opening for applications in January 2022. The procurement is categorised under services and focuses on taxi services (CPV Code: 60120000). The DPS aims to support the transport needs of various service users, including those with special educational needs and vulnerable adults, across West Sussex and beyond. The anticipated value of the services is £175 million, and the initial term of the DPS is set for five years, with a possible extension of two years. Key communications regarding this process and dates will be available on the Council's e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those offering vehicles up to 8 passenger seats, vehicles with 9 or more passenger seats, and specialist transport services. Companies that provide additional support, such as passenger assistants or medically trained personnel, would also find this tender relevant. The dynamic nature of the DPS means that participating businesses can look forward to continuous engagements and potential long-term contracts with West Sussex County Council, allowing for growth in service provision within the region.

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Notice Title

WSCC - JS - Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

West Sussex County Council (the Council) plan and procure passenger transport services for service users to and from various establishments within and outside of West Sussex. It is the Council's intention to operate a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the future provision of these services. It is anticipated that the DPS will be open for applications from January 2022 with further competitions starting on 01 April 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council's Transport Coordination team (in Place Services) plan and procure transport on behalf of children and vulnerable adults to and from establishments in West Sussex and beyond. Additionally, other teams in the Council commission ad-hoc, urgent and specialist transport to meet the needs of residents such as during major incidents. The broad categories of Service User who receive transport from the Council include but are not limited to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Mainstream, Adult Services, Alternative Provision College (APC), Looked After Children (LAC).A Service User may require a Passenger Assistant, parent, school staff, or nurse to accompany them on a journey. Vehicle requirements typically include cars, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), standard and wheelchair accessible minibuses and coaches. Occasionally specialist vehicles will be required including ambulances and secure transport.The DPS will be split into the following categories:-- Category 1 - Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats-- Category 2 - Vehicles with 9 passenger seats or more -- Category 3 - Specialist Transport Passenger Assistants and/or medically trained personnel may be requested by the Council to support Service Users on any Category.It is anticipated that the initial term of the DPS will be 5 years, with an option to extend by one period of 24 months (2 years), taking the full term of the DPS to 7 years. More information will be published on the Council's e-sourcing portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/HomeThe procurement of public buses is out of scope of the proposed DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f0c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026970-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Skilling
Contact Email
james.skilling@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03302225432

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

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