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PSEUDO DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM (DPS) FOR THE PROVISION OF TAXI AND MINIBUS SERVICES

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council is overseeing the procurement for a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at providing taxi and minibus services, with an estimated value of £8,000,000. This procurement covers various transport needs, including Home to Care, School and College Transport, and services for vulnerable individuals. Classified under the CPV code 60120000 for taxi services, this initiative uses a restricted selective procurement method. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a closing date set for 19 August 2026, and services will be delivered primarily within Gateshead, UK. Notably, the procurement includes provisions for renewal, highlighting its ongoing nature.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector to expand their operations, particularly those specialising in either public or private transport logistics. Companies experienced in handling diverse transport needs for individuals with additional requirements or providing structured transport for educational and care facilities would be well-suited to engage in this DPS. The selective procurement method ensures that only suppliers meeting detailed suitability criteria will partake, thereby encouraging competitive quality and service reliability. Engaging in this procurement could provide sustainable business development and an enduring partnership with a prominent local authority, Gateshead Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSEUDO DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM (DPS) FOR THE PROVISION OF TAXI AND MINIBUS SERVICES

Notice Description

This Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will cover the Council's requirements for taxi and minibus services and will encompass Home to Care Transport, Home to School and College Transport, Transport for Adults, Looked After Children, People with Additional Needs, other Vulnerable People, Officers of the Council and any other transport requirement as authorised by the Authorised Officer. Please note that a notice for this procurement was originally publish within OJEU.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will cover the Council's requirements for taxi and minibus services and will encompass Home to Care Transport, Home to School and College Transport, Transport for Adults, Looked After Children, People with Additional Needs, other Vulnerable People, Officers of the Council and any other transport requirement as authorised by the Authorised Officer. Please note that a notice for this procurement was originally publish within OJEU.

Renewal: DPS will be renewed if not extended

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056299-2025
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

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20269 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Thompson
Contact Email
andrewthompsonprocurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1914335961

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

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