Tender

Extension: WSCC - Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is inviting businesses to participate in the extension of its Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), focused on road transport services. This procurement falls under the services category and is situated in the UKJ2 region. The Council is extending the duration of its existing DPS for an additional 22 months until 23 February 2029. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows a selective restricted procedure. Interested businesses can apply electronically and are encouraged to review the selection criteria outlined in the procurement documents. Key personnel for inquiries include James Skilling, who can be contacted via telephone or email.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises operating in the road transport services sector. The DPS categorises transport needs into three distinct lots—vehicles with up to 8 seats, vehicles with 9 seats or more, and specialist transport—with each lot allowing numerous suppliers to bid. Companies that specialise in offering flexible transport solutions and can meet the Council’s criteria will find this tender appealing. With a substantial contract value of £175 million and options for renewal, this tender is suited for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in regional transport services. Enterprises already participating in the existing DPS are automatically considered, while new entrants can apply anytime during the DPS validity.

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Notice Title

Extension: WSCC - Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

This is an extension for the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The Authority is extending the validity of its existing DPS for a further 22 month period until 23 February 2029. Please note that organisations can apply to join the Council's DPS at any time during its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply. For the avoidance of doubt, those suppliers that are already on the existing DPS do not need to respond to this contract notice as they are already admitted. The original notice ref is 2022/S 000-010315 and located here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010315-2022?origin=SearchResults&p=9835

Lot Information

Category 1 - Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats

Category 1 - Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats

Renewal: The DPS initial term expiry date is 02 May 2027. This extension will take the contract expiry date to 23 February 2029

Category 2 - Vehicles with 9 passenger seats or more

Category 2 - Vehicles with 9 passenger seats or more

Renewal: The DPS initial term expiry date is 02 May 2027. This extension will take the contract expiry date to 23 February 2029

Category 3 - Specialist Transport

Category 3 - Specialist Transport

Renewal: The DPS initial term expiry date is 02 May 2027. This extension will take the contract expiry date to 23 February 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034568-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

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