Tender

Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System, coordinated by Herefordshire Council, pertains to the road transport services industry. This tender involves various passenger transport services within Herefordshire, segmented into different Lots such as contracted transport with passenger carrying vehicles, hackney/private hire transport, public transport, and driver and passenger assistant provision. Currently at the Tender stage, the procurement process follows the legal framework set by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), with an extension until 10th December 2027. Business entities interested in participating need to register on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, using project reference DN336021, to view the documentation and express interest. The announcement provides a key opportunity for businesses located in Hereford and surrounding areas to engage with the local council.

This procurement process opens significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Companies that offer innovative, reliable, and efficient transport solutions or possess the capability to provide additional services, such as passenger assistance, might particularly benefit. The use of a Dynamic Purchasing System ensures ongoing opportunities for business engagement with the council, making it an ideal scenario for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their client portfolio in public sector work. This tender offers flexibility and coverage of varied transport requirements, allowing different types of transport services companies to compete and potentially secure long-term contracts under the council's auspices.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

The provision of passenger transport services for Herefordshire. This Dynamic Purchasing System has been split into Lots with each Lot relating to a particular passenger transport service requirement. The Lots are as follows: Lot 1: Passenger Carrying Vehicles contracted transport (including an option for provision of passenger assistants) Lot 2: Hackney / Private Hire Transport (including an option for provision of passenger assistants) Lot 3: Public transport Lot 4: Driver and Passenger Assistant Provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015957-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

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