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Extension to DPS for Passenger Transport Services ( Excluding Local Bus Services) in the Vale of Glamorgan

Vale of Glamorgan Council

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05 Aug 2025 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has extended its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure passenger transport services, excluding local bus services, until 31 July 2026. This extension enables collaboration with Cardiff Council to develop a joint DPS. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with organisations invited to submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to join the DPS. Successful applicants will partake in mini-competitions, offering services such as Mainstream and Additional Learning Needs School Transport. The procurement category is services, with a CPV classification of public road transport services. The process is conducted via an open procedure, and electronic submissions are accepted until the DPS confirmation on 31 July 2026. The procurement budget is valued at £1,250,000, with submissions conducted in English and Welsh, covering Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan regions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services tailored to schools and special needs. Enterprises capable of maintaining high-quality service delivery while being competitively priced will be well-suited for this contract, given the award criteria prioritising quality at 30% and price at 70%. Participation in the DPS could foster long-term collaborations with the regional councils, making it an attractive prospect for businesses keen on expanding their footprint in public transport service provision. Moreover, as the DPS will evolve into a joint system with Cardiff, successful businesses can anticipate increased demand and broader scope in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extension to DPS for Passenger Transport Services ( Excluding Local Bus Services) in the Vale of Glamorgan

Notice Description

The extension of the established Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the procurement of passenger transport services, excluding local bus services until July 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

The extension of the established DPS due to end on 31 July 2024,until 31 July 2026. This is to allow time for the Council to work with its neighbouring Council Cardiff to develop a joint DPS for future use. The extension will be terminated once the new DPS comes into force. Organisations are invited to submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to gain access to the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for Passenger Transport Services. Successful applicants to the DPS will then, via mini competitions, be requested to submit offers for a variety of Passenger Transport Services, including Mainstream and Additional Learning Needs ("ALN") School Transport services.

Options: As detailed in subsequent tender documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046223-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
As required

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARRY
Postcode
CF63 4RU
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Castleland
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

Further Information

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