Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a pre-market engagement process titled "Home To School Future DPS Routes - Market Briefing Event" under the industry category of Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (CPV 60170000). This procurement process aims to replace the existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School and Adults transport services set to end in July 2025. A significant market briefing event will be held face-to-face on 28th January 2025 at 11am, with interested suppliers required to register and submit the necessary documentation by 12 noon on 10th January 2025. The initiative is classified under services, and it takes place in the UKE31 region, South Yorkshire.

This tender provides a strong opportunity for businesses involved in transport services to align with a long-term contract running from 2025 to 2030, administered via an open procedure. Companies specializing in road transport services, taxi services, and special-purpose road passenger transport services will find this especially beneficial. The engagement aims to inform potential suppliers about the future DPS, timescales, and support available, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector transport market. Interested suppliers should note the electronic submission method and be prepared for a competitive selection process.

Tender

Home To School Future DPS Routes - Market Briefing Event

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

19th December 2024 09:16:29 AM

Tender Deadline

10th January 2025 12:00:00 PM 19 days remaining
Contract Summary

The Council is intending to undertake a procurement exercise for the re-procurement of the DPS for its Home to School transport and Adults transport needs. This DPS will replace the current DPS that runs until the end of July 2025. The council will be holding a face to face briefing event with suppliers on the 28th January 2025 at 11am. Please note the timescales are indicative. For the avoidance of doubt - this is a pre-market engagement exercise. This stage is not a tendering exercise. In order to register against the tender in this briefing event, please register against this advert and download the market briefing document. Please complete and submit this via the messages area on YORtender by 12noon on the 10th January 2025.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04c967

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

60170000

CPV Division(s)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Awarding Authority

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Katie Tomlinson

Buyer Email

katietomlinson@barnsley.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 0126000000

Buyer Address

Town Hall

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

S70 2TA

United Kingdom

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Home To School Future DPS Routes - Market Briefing Event

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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