Tender

Medway Bus Services - Dynamic Purchasing System

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

30 Sep 2025 at 15:56

Tender

10 Feb 2023 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is actively managing a procurement process titled "Medway Bus Services – Dynamic Purchasing System" under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport. This process is positioned to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for local bus services in Medway, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the tender update phase as of 30th September 2025. The primary procurement method utilised is a restricted procedure within a selective procurement approach, incorporating electronic submissions through platforms such as the Kent Business Portal. The tender is designed for a duration of approximately 2880 days without renewal options, aiming to conduct mini-competitions for route contracts under the established DPS framework.

This procurement method offers substantial opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in bus operations, to expand their business operations by participating in competitive bidding processes for route contracts. Businesses that can accommodate electronic submissions and comply with the legal and procedural stipulations outlined by Medway Council will find this avenue conducive to growth. The DPS approach reduces the entry barrier for bus operators, encouraging a diverse range of companies to secure service provision contracts in the Medway region, fostering both regional service enhancement and economic development.

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Notice Title

Medway Bus Services - Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

DPS for the provision of local bus services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Medway Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of bus services in Medway. The DPS will be utilised to conduct mini-competition call-offs, whereby those bus operators who achieve a place on the DPS will be invited to bid for route contracts and services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a4ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061056-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Kelly
Contact Email
michael.kelly@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1634332284

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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