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11 Jun 2026 at 14:06

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10 Jun 2026 at 15:23

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10 Jun 2026 at 13:53

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18 Jan 2023 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has concluded the "Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023" for road transport services, under a Dynamic Purchasing System aimed at streamlining the procurement process. This process, classified under the CPV code 60100000, revolves around services such as mainstream home to school transport, Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, and social care transport. The services are primarily required within Oxfordshire and occasionally in neighbouring counties. The procurement follows a selective method under a restricted procedure. This process commenced with an initial tender stage, and the latest contracts were awarded in June 2026, marking the completion of the process.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in road transport services. Companies with capabilities in providing taxi and private hire services, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles and passenger assistants, alongside minibus and coach services, can compete effectively. The structured process through a Dynamic Purchasing System facilitates businesses to pre-qualify and bid for specific lots, enhancing chances for securing long-term contracts. The DPS structure is favourable for SMEs, allowing flexibility and multiple entry points throughout its operation. Businesses can benefit from a detailed understanding of the DPS and the advantage of Oxfordshire County Council's commitment to procure services efficiently and effectively.

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Notice Title

Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023

Notice Description

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Support Transport. The service categories covered by the DPS are: -- mainstream home to school transport, -- Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, -- social care transport. Services will mainly be required within the Oxfordshire boundary and in some cases within bordering counties. Out of county services for the service categories defined above will also be tendered through the DPS.

Lot Information

Taxi and private hire - up to 8 passenger seats

Services include special education needs, children and adult social care transport needs and mainstream home to school transport needs.

Renewal: 4 year contract with the option to extend by 2 year + 2 years

Taxi and private hire - wheelchair accessible vehicles

Services include special education needs, children and adult social care transport needs and mainstream home to school transport needs

Renewal: 4 year contract with the option to extend by 2 year + 2 years

Taxi and private hire - with a passenger assistant

Services include special education needs, children and adult social care transport needs and mainstream home to school transport needs.

Renewal: 4 year contract with the option to extend by 2 year + 2 years

Taxi and private hire - wheelchair accessible vehicles and passenger assistant

Services include special education needs, children and adult social care transport needs and mainstream home to school transport needs.

Renewal: 4 year contract with the option to extend by 2 year + 2 years

Minibus - 9 to 16 passenger seats

Services include special education needs, children and adult social care transport needs and mainstream home to school transport needs.

Renewal: 4 year contract with the option to extend by 2 year + 2 years

Minibus - wheelchair accessible vehicles

Services include special education needs, children and adult social care transport needs and mainstream home to school transport needs.

Renewal: 4 year contract with the option to extend by 2 year + 2 years

Minibus - with a passenger assistant

Services include special education needs, children and adult social care transport needs and mainstream home to school transport needs.

Renewal: 4 year contract with the option to extend by 2 year + 2 years

Minibus - wheelchair accessible vehicle and passenger assistant

Services include special education needs, children and adult social care transport needs and mainstream home to school transport needs.

Renewal: 4 year contract with the option to extend by 2 year + 2 years

Coach - 17+ passenger assistant

Services include special education needs, children and adult social care transport needs and mainstream home to school transport needs.

Renewal: 4 year contract with the option to extend by 2 year + 2 years

Complex & Higher Needs Transport

Services include special education needs, children and adult social care transport needs and mainstream home to school transport needs.

Renewal: 4 year contract with the option to extend by 2 year + 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0398aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055250-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

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
£172,198,887 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The DPS round will open on the 1st of every month (excluding March, April and May 2023). If the 1st of every month lands on a weekend or bank holiday it will fall onto a Monday or the next working day.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Full list of awards can be viewed - https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/about-your-council/council-tax-and-finance/financial-transparency

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/about-your-council/council-tax-and-finance/financial-transparency

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