Tender

DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is initiating a procurement process through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Education and Social Care Transport services. The procurement pertains to the transportation of individuals using a variety of vehicles including buses, taxis, minibuses, and wheelchair accessible vehicles. This tender, titled "DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2", falls under the general public services category and will be implemented across the County of Merthyr Tydfil, UKL15 region. The DPS will operate over an initial period of five years with a potential extension of up to 24 additional months, depending on performance, and the final submissions are due by 6th August 2031. Procurement is currently in the tender stage with a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, ensuring a rigorous selection of qualified suppliers.

The DPS presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those with capabilities in providing small to large capacity vehicles including wheelchair accessible options. The structured approach into five lots allows diverse businesses, from small local taxi services to larger bus operators, to compete for specific segments relevant to their fleet capacities: 4-8 seat vehicles, 9-16 seat vehicles, 17-49 seat vehicles, 50+ seat vehicles, and wheelchair accessible vehicles. Businesses participating in this tender can anticipate growth through scheduled route contracts and potential for extended engagements. This tender is particularly suitable for suppliers with experience in public and social care transportation services, who can provide reliable and cost-effective solutions to meet the council's requirements.

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Notice Title

DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2

Notice Description

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The DPS Supplier Qualification Questionnaire (SQQ) will remain available for the duration of the DPS. The requirements will cover bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS will be structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out this procurement process. To access the tender documentation please visit https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

Lot Information

4 - 8 Seat Vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 4 and 8 seats.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

9 - 16 Seat Vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 9 and 16 seats.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

17 - 49 Seat Vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 17 and 49 seats.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

50+ Seat vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of more than 50 seats.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-143614
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143614
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)

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20316 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
7 years (84 months)

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1685725000

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486980
    DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2 - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The DPS Supplier Qualification Questionnaire (SQQ) will remain available for the duration of the DPS. The requirements will cover bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS will be structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out this procurement process. To access the tender documentation please visit https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

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