Tender

0763 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Oct 2021 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently conducting a tender for the "0763 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS" as part of a selective procurement method, aimed at establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for Local Bus services. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on the provision of motor vehicles designed for the transport of ten or more persons. The procurement is situated in the UKH3 region and is actively seeking providers who will adhere to the contract specifications. The tender period is set to conclude on 2nd January 2022, with key considerations for potential bidders including the necessity to register on the ECC Accounts Payable system.

This tender can create significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the transport sector, particularly for those specialised in providing passenger services, including education transport and social care transport. Companies that offer bus services, especially those that can fulfill statutory and discretionary transportation needs, would be ideally suited to participate. The flexible terms of the Dynamic Purchasing System also allow for renewal options, providing successful bidders with the potential for ongoing contracts in a regional authority context.

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Notice Title

0763 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS

Notice Description

Essex County Council is seeking to appoint providers to a Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver Local Bus services as detailed in the contract specifications. Bidders will also be required to register on the ECC Accounts Payable system. Essex County Council is 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, Special Educational Needs transport, Adult Day Care Centres and Services. In addition, Essex County Council is required to consider the provision of bus services where they are not provided by the private sector on a commercial basis. Lots are split by type and specialism.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Mainstream Transport

Transport for children to mainstream schools

Renewal: The term of the DPS Agreement shall be 2 years with the option to extend by such period(s) as it may specify in written notice and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided the total number of extension period(s) shall not exceed 24 months. To end 02/01/2024

Social Care (Adults and Children) Transport

The term of the DPS Agreement shall be 2 years with the option to extend by such period(s) as it may specify in written notice and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided the total number of extension period(s) shall not exceed 24 months. To end 02/01/2024

Renewal: The term of the DPS Agreement shall be 2 years with the option to extend by such period(s) as it may specify in written notice and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided the total number of extension period(s) shall not exceed 24 months. To end 02/01/2024

Special Educational Needs Transport

The term of the DPS Agreement shall be 2 years with the option to extend by such period(s) as it may specify in written notice and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided the total number of extension period(s) shall not exceed 24 months. To end 02/01/2024

Renewal: The term of the DPS Agreement shall be 2 years with the option to extend by such period(s) as it may specify in written notice and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided the total number of extension period(s) shall not exceed 24 months. To end 02/01/2024

Local Bus Services

Provision of local bus services where they are not provided on a commercial basis.

Renewal: The term of the DPS Agreement shall be 2 years with the option to extend by such period(s) as it may specify in written notice and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided the total number of extension period(s) shall not exceed 24 months. To end 02/01/2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f137
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027082-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2020 - 2 Jan 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Sophie Woodman
Contact Email
sophie.woodman@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
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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