Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services 2025

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 19:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Westmorland and Furness Council is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services, with the tender process currently in the active stage. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on Transport Services excluding Waste Transport (CPV code 60000000). This tender includes a wide range of transport services such as Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and community transport services. The tender submission deadline is set for 7th March 2025 at 12 Noon. The location for this procurement is within the UKD1 region, specifically Kendal, United Kingdom. The overall value of the project is GBP 69 million.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services. The multiple lots, ranging from small-scale (up to 8 passengers) to large-scale transport services (17 passengers and above, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles), offer a variety of niches for businesses to compete. Companies can benefit from engaging with the DPS, which offers a structured yet dynamic opportunity to participate in regular service contracts. Businesses that focus on accessibility and passenger assistance, aligned with services for special needs and community transport, will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise and capacities. The Westmorland and Furness Council encourages diverse business communities and the voluntary sector to participate, emphasizing inclusivity and compliance with statutory obligations.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services 2025

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the provision of Passenger Transport Services which includes, but not limited to, Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Pupil Referral Units, Adult Social Care, Scheduled bus services and community transport services. The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats Lot 1b - Up to 8 passenger seats with a passenger assistant Lot 2a - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats Lot 2b - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with a passenger assistant Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above Lot 3b - 17 passenger seats and above with a passenger assistant Lot 4a - Wheelchair accessible vehicles Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible vehicles with a passenger assistant Lot 5 - Ad Hoc Taxis Further details of the DPS are included in the Invitation to Tender documents available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest - https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page. The Submission deadline is Friday the 7th March 2025 12 Noon.

Lot Information

Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Services 2025

For the Provision of Transport services - Up to 8 passenger seats

Lot 1b

For the Provision of Transport services - Up to 8 passenger seats with a passenger assistant

Lot 2a

For the Provision of Transport services -Between 9 and 16 passenger seats

Lot 2b

For the Provision of Transport services - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with a passenger assistant

Lot 3a

For the Provision of Transport services - 17 passenger seats and above

Lot 3b

For the Provision of Transport services -17 passenger seats and above with a passenger assistant

Lot 4a

For the Provision of Transport services -Wheelchair accessible vehicles

Lot 4b

For the Provision of Transport services - Wheelchair accessible vehicles with a passenger assistant

Lot 5

For the Provision of Transport services - Ad Hoc Taxis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003886-2025
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
£69,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Maxine Moran
Contact Email
maxine.moran@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

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