Tender

Extension of Existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for an extension of its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. This process involves services within the road transport sector, classified under CPV code 60100000, and encompasses various lots, including bus and coach services, minibus, taxi, and social care transport. The DPS is active and has been extended until 23 February 2029, allowing suppliers to apply at any time. Prospective suppliers need to register via the ProContract system to participate. Located in the UKK14 region, this dynamic procurement system is structured to enable continuous inclusion of service providers over the next few years, enhancing local transport capabilities for public, educational, and social care needs.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in public, educational, and social care logistics. The structure of the DPS, divided into five distinct lots, provides an attractive proposition for a diverse range of service providers, from large bus operators to small taxi services. The sizeable extension period and flexible entry allow businesses to develop strategic partnerships and long-term service commitments with the Council. Companies with robust service delivery and capacity management capabilities will find this an advantageous contract to enhance their footprint and influence within the transport sector in Swindon and its surroundings.

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Notice Title

Extension of Existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council (The Council) has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services. Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers to apply to join the Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of passenger transport services. The Dynamic Purchasing System has been split into 5 Lots: Lot 1 Bus & Coach - Individual routes / bus services (public, education and social care transport). Lot 2 Minibus - Individual routes (public and education transport). Lot 3 Taxi - Individual routes (public and education transport). Lot 4 Minibus Social Care and Community Transport - this will consist of dial a ride and shopping service, day centre and ad hoc transport requirements. Lot 5 Taxi Social Care Transport - Complete Package of all routes and service needs If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your submission you will be invited by the Council to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout the duration of the DPS. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Application documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time

Lot Information

Bus and Coach: Individual Routes/Bus Services (Public, Education and Social Care Transport)

Lot 1 Bus and Coach: Individual Routes/Bus Services (Public, Education and Social Care Transport) and covers: -- education both mainstream and special needs home to school transport, -- public transport, -- social care transport. This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 334 400 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.

Options: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.

Minibus -- Individual Routes (Public and Education Transport)

Lot 2: Minibus -- Individual Routes (Public and Education Transport) and Covers: -- education both mainstream and special needs home to school transport, -- public transport This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 8 508 800 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.

Options: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.

Taxi -- Individual Routes (Public and Education Transport)

Lot 3: Taxi -- Individual Routes (Public and Education Transport) and Covers: -- education both mainstream and special needs home to school transport, -- public transport. This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 9 015 900 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.

Options: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.

Minibus Social Care and Community Transport

Lot 4: Minibus Social Care and Community Transport -- This will Consist of Dial a Ride and Shopping Service, Day Centre and Ad-hoc Transport Requirements: -- social care transport day centre and ad-hoc transport arrangements, -- community transport including dial a ride and community shopping services. This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 2 170 400 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.

Options: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.

Taxi Social Care Transport

Lot 5: Taxi Social Care Transport -- Complete Package of all Routes and Service Needs -- social care transport. This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 3 496 800 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.

Options: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055471
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035511-2025
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

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20294 years to go
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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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