Planning

SEN Taxis Annual DPS Call-off (2027)

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority is at the planning stage for the upcoming SEN Taxis Annual DPS Call-off for 2027, focused on providing Special Education Needs (SEN) taxi services in Wakefield. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting road transport and taxi services, with a planned value of £4,800,000. The procurement commenced with a pipeline notice published in May 2025, with the planned procurement notice detailing future communication expected by June 2027. The planned contract period for this tender spans from September 2027 to September 2028, representing an opportunity within the sub-central government category. The procurement process follows a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) method, prioritising flexibility in supplier engagement. West Yorkshire Combined Authority, located in Leeds, acts as the buying organisation responsible for this tender.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in transportation services. The substantial budget and extended contract duration suggest a promising volume of work, making it an attractive prospect for established taxi service providers with a focus on or capacity for SEN transport. Given its specific nature, businesses adept in specialised transport logistics can leverage their expertise to secure a competitive edge. Moreover, the use of the DPS method can prove advantageous for suppliers seeking dynamic engagement, ensuring a continuous opportunity to vie for contract allocations. This procurement offers a platform for both local and regional transport firms to enhance their service portfolios through public sector collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN Taxis Annual DPS Call-off (2027)

Notice Description

Annual procurement of SEN taxi provision in Wakefield (1 year contracts) DPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052507
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027113-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2027 - 1 Sep 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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