Tender

Passenger Transport DPS 2024 - 2034

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Oct 2023 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has initiated a selective procurement process for the "Passenger Transport DPS 2024 - 2034" under the services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a total contract value of £350 million. The tender period ends on January 31, 2034. The buying organisation has provided detailed information about the tender on their website. The procurement method is a restricted procedure with dynamic purchasing system and electronic auction capabilities.

This tender for passenger transport services presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport industry, especially those providing public road transport services. Companies well-versed in operating transportation services for various passenger needs, including school transport and social care, would be well-suited to compete for the different lots available. The 10-year duration of the Dynamic Purchasing System allows flexibility for both existing operators and new entrants to participate at any time during the contract period.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport DPS 2024 - 2034

Notice Description

This is a new DPS - existing operators will need to apply and new operators are welcomed. Tender documents are all available on www.the-chest.org.uk Please raise any questions on the Chest.

Lot Information

8 seats and under

for vehicle and driver 8 seats and under - home to school, social care . Vehicles may be required to be wheelchair accessible and passenger assistants may also be required for some call offs. Additional information: Applicants must apply on the Chest. This is a DPS which will run for 10 years and applicants can apply at any time.

9 seats and over

for vehicle and driver 9 seats and over - home to school, social care . Vehicles may be required to be wheelchair accessible and passenger assistants may also be required for some call offs. Additional information: Applicants must apply on the Chest. This is a DPS which will run for 10 years and applicants can apply at any time.

Local Bus

To cover Local Bus contracts but also any future requirement for non-school related transport including but not limited to demand response transport or similar or ad hoc bus journeys including schools (for example day trips). Additional information: Applicants must apply on the Chest. This is a DPS which will run for 10 years and applicants can apply at any time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04071e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028975-2023
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)

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 20348 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
DPS readvertised in approx 10 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Debbie Pitcher
Contact Email
debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244976943

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

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