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SOL - Home to School Transport DPS

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL

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17 Feb 2025 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Borough of Solihull has completed the procurement process for the Home to School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the 2024/2025 period. This tender falls under the services category in the transport industry, specifically for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers (CPV: 60170000). The awarded contracts were signed on 17 February 2025, indicating the transition from the tender to the award stage. The primary location for this procurement is the Solihull region (UKG32) and related areas, and the procurement was conducted through an open procedure with the option for electronic auction.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those offering passenger transport solutions. Large transport service providers, such as 24x7 Ltd, AFJ Ltd, and others, have been awarded contracts, collectively valued at substantial amounts, including sizeable individual awards. Businesses specialising in school transport services are well-suited to compete in such tenders, benefiting from potential contract extensions and the visibility gained through engaging with a regional local authority. This engagement can substantially enhance business growth and stability through long-term public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - Home to School Transport DPS

Notice Description

Route awards for Home to School transport for 2024/2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice contains details of individual Routes awarded via the Solihull Home to School Transport DPS. The Home to School DPS is on CSW-Jets - www.csw-jets.co.uk

Options: Option to extend up to end of DPS term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005440-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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
£742,162 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 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
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

24x7 Ltd

AFJ Ltd

BHM Smart Cars Ltd

Centrex Cars Ltd

City Link Transfers Ltd

Green Destinations Ltd

Hobans Contracting Cars Ltd

Local Radio Cars Ltd

Palmers Private Hire Ltd

Solihull Cars Ltd

Timberley Cars Ltd t/a Take Me

VIP Executive Travel

Veezu Midlands Ltd

Further Information

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