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Award

08 Aug 2024 at 09:36

Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is actively procuring a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of education and social care transport services. This procurement, categorised under the industry of passenger transport vehicle hire with drivers, targets a range of service needs including buses, taxis, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The DPS is structured into five lots based on vehicle capacity, ranging from 4-seat vehicles to vehicles accommodating more than 50 seats. This initiative, currently in the tender stage, operates under a restricted procedure and holds a substantial budget of £16,000,000 spread over an initial duration of five years, with potential extensions of up to 24 months, subject to performance. All procurement documentation and tender applications are accessible and managed through the eTenderWales portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to secure long-term contracts with a regional authority. Companies with capabilities in providing various types and sizes of passenger vehicles—especially those with experience in non-scheduled and special-purpose transport services—would find this tender particularly beneficial. Additionally, the scope to cater to specific requirements such as wheelchair accessibility could further broaden business prospects within the county of Merthyr Tydfil. With clear criteria focusing predominantly on pricing, competitive businesses adept at cost management and service efficiency stand to gain through sustained revenue and market presence by participating in this DPS.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2

Notice Description

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The DPS Supplier Qualification Questionnaire (SQQ) will remain available for the duration of the DPS. The requirements will cover bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS will be structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out this procurement process. To access the tender documentation please visit https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

Lot Information

4 - 8 Seat Vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 4 and 8 seats.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

9 - 16 Seat Vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 9 and 16 seats.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

17 - 49 Seat Vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 17 and 49 seats.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

50+ Seat vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of more than 50 seats.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04872f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024958-2024
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
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

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 20315 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
7 years (84 months)

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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