Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at sourcing Transport Operators for Passenger Transport Services within Neath Port Talbot and surrounding areas. The procurement, classified under services, is in the active stage of the tender process and invites submissions via an electronic platform until the end date of 31st March 2032. Businesses interested in participating can find further details and express their interest on the eTenderwales portal. This procurement operates under a selective method, focusing on operators experienced in passenger transport, including school transport, local buses, and taxis.

This dynamic purchasing system presents significant opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in passenger transport solutions such as licensed taxi operators and providers of vehicles suitable for disabled access. Given the long duration of the DPS, with an initial term of 10 years and options for extensions, businesses that can meet the diverse requirements for various transport needs will benefit greatly. Additionally, suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with social and environmental objectives may further enhance their competitiveness in securing contracts through this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot

Notice Description

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) consisting of suitably qualified and experienced Transport Operators for the provision of Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot County Borough and surrounding areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise involves the established Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) set up to facilitate the provision of passenger transport services within or outside the County Borough of Neath Port Talbot for the following: - Home to School / College Transport (including Mainstream Education, Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Social Services (Adult & Children) and School Activities. - Local Bus / Taxi Services (Flexible Service, Demand Responsive and Park & Ride Services). Types of vehicles required include Licensed Private Hire vehicles, Hackney Carriage vehicles and/or Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCVs) including the capability, where specified, of carrying a combination of passengers and wheelchairs, and to provide disabled access and including, where specified, the provision of a passenger assistant. Full details of the Councils requirements for individual Contracted Services will be provided during the DPS Mini-Competition process.

Renewal: It is the Council's intention to operate the DPS for an initial period of 10 years with an option to extend for a further period of up to 5 years on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-120371
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120371
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-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
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20327 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Approximately 12 months prior to the expiry of the DPS

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Duffin
Contact Email
procurement@npt.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1639763929

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR394391
    Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot - Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) consisting of suitably qualified and experienced Transport Operators for the provision of Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot County Borough and surrounding areas.

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