Tender

SEND Transport DPS

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 15:52

Tender

11 Apr 2024 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council, a regional authority based in Chatham, UK, is in the process of updating its tender for the SEND Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the procurement category of services, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage. Initially launched in April 2024, the DPS aims to provide home-to-school transport for SEND pupils, with potential future expansions. The deadline for tender submissions was set for 13th May 2024 at 12:00 BST. This initiative is part of Medway Council's commitment to delivering flexible, high-quality transport solutions to support the community effectively and responsibly.

This procurement offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to collaborate with Medway Council, facilitating growth and the possibility of future expansions within the sector. Ideal candidates for this tender are companies that can provide cost-effective and flexible transport solutions, which align with public service provision. The procurement method being used is a restricted procedure, encouraging selective submission via electronic portals like the Kent Business Portal. Engaging in this DPS could enhance a business’s portfolio while contributing to high-impact community services.

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Notice Title

SEND Transport DPS

Notice Description

The provision of transport services for SEND pupils.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Medway Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of home to school SEND Transport. Medway Council is ambitious for all members of its community and strives to give them the best chance in life to be confident and resilient individuals, successful, effective contributors and responsible citizens. Medway Council is seeking to commission high-quality, cost-effective transport provision with flexible opportunities for travel assistance. As a Council we are committed to working in partnership with contractors to achieve the required outcomes for members of our community as outlined in this specification. This DPS will initially be for travel assistance from home to school, with the opportunity to increase the offer to wider members of the community and enabling the development of a total transport DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045180
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061052-2025
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
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
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
Mrs Angela Williams
Contact Email
angela.williams@medway.gov.uk, graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1634332284

Buyer Location

Locality
MEDWAY
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
TLJ4 Kent

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

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