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MCA Bus Services DPS

The West of England Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Aug 2024 at 10:55

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Tender

28 Nov 2023 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process titled "MCA Bus Services DPS" under the services category, specifically focused on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This dynamic purchasing system (DPS) covers the West of England region. The procurement used a restricted procedure, initiated from a tender stage and included multiple awards. Ten suppliers were actively awarded contracts signed on 1st June 2024, namely CT Coaches, ABUS LTD, Citistar Limited, Eagle Coaches, First West of England Ltd, Gwent Vales Travel Limited, Stagecoach Service Ltd, Altonian Coaches Limited (Transpora), Faresaver Buses, and EUROCOACHES LTD. The entire process has been marked as complete as of 14th August 2024.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for businesses involved in providing passenger transport services within the West of England. As the DPS focuses on the hire of transport vehicles with drivers, it is particularly suitable for SMEs and larger transport service companies. The involvement of dynamic purchasing systems and selective procurement methods ensures that businesses offering competitive prices stand a good chance of securing future contracts. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises specializing in reliable and efficient passenger transport services can leverage this opportunity to grow their business and establish a presence in public transport procurement. Additionally, given the scope of services required, businesses providing comprehensive transport logistics and fleet management solutions may find substantial opportunities for expansion and long-term contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MCA Bus Services DPS

Notice Description

MCA Bus Services DPS - DPS for passenger services

Lot Information

Lot 1

MCA Bus Services DPS - DPS for passenger services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041d3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025752-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The West of England Combined Authority
Additional Buyers

West of England Combined Authority

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

ABUS LTD

Altonian Coaches Limited (Transpora)

CT Coaches

Citistar Limited

EUROCOACHES LTD

Eagle Coaches

Faresaver Buses

First West of England Ltd

Gwent Vales Travel Limited

Stagecoach Service Ltd

Further Information

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