Tender

DPS for Home To School Transport

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Tender

21 Apr 2023 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home To School Transport, initiated by Blackburn with Darwen. It falls under the 'Transport services' industry category. The DPS framework agreement is active with a value of £3,500,000. The tender, known as DN666729, is in the selective procurement stage. The deadline for submissions is April 20, 2027. Businesses offering transport services, especially in the education sector, are well-suited to compete in this procurement opportunity.

Blackburn with Darwen, as the buying organisation, is facilitating this opportunity. The DPS allows operators meeting the framework agreement criteria to bid for specific routes throughout the four-year contract period. Electronic submissions are required, with details available at http://www.the-chest.org.uk. This process can attract transport service providers seeking long-term contracts in the education sector, providing growth opportunities for businesses with capabilities in home to school transport services.

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Notice Title

DPS for Home To School Transport

Notice Description

This is a four year DPS framework agreement under which we will run further competitions for home to school transport services. All operators that meet the criteria to be on the framework agreement will get the opportunity to bid in further competitions for specific routes at any time during the DPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a four year DPS framework agreement under which we will run further competitions for home to school transport services. All operators that meet the criteria to be on the framework agreement will get the opportunity to bid in further competitions for specific routes at any time during the DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c27a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011429-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20272 years to go
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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Peter Hughes
Contact Email
peter.hughes@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254585216

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

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