Notice Information
Notice Title
Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport across the County of Powys, Mid Wales
Notice Description
Powys County Council is offering an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced transport operators to its established Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys. This opportunity was originally advertised on the 10th December 2024.The DPS is now live and the Council continue to seek further expressions of interest. Contractors may apply at any time during the life of the DPS.The Council currently transports approximately 7,000 pupils to high schools (including some out-of-county), primary schools, and two further education sites across the county. Additionally, around 1,100,000 passengers are conveyed on 45 contracted public transport services annually.The Council spends circa 14,000,000 GBP per year on home-to-school transport, covering 277 dedicated routes. Learners may travel on vehicles exclusively for school use or on registered local bus services, as defined by the 1985 Transport Act. However, primary-aged learners entitled to transport will not be conveyed on public transport.The purpose of the Dynamic Purchasing System is to allow the Council to assemble and maintain an approved list of operators for the above stipulated services, and to offer a more flexible and responsive procurement.Applications are sought against the following Lots which shall lead to the tendering of transport routes for Home to School Transport including Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Mainstream Services and Local Bus Services:Lot 1 - Taxi - up to 8 passenger seatsLot 2 - Minibus - 9 to 16 passenger seatsLot 3 - Buses - 17 to 70 passenger seatsIn accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023, the DPS shall conclude no later than 23rd February 2029.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148023 Instructions for Suppliers - Registration on eTenderwalesPowys County Council will be conducting this procurement exercise through the Value Wales e-Tenderingportal. This can be found atwww.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk, all information may be downloaded and returned through this channel.Internet address: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.ukSuppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this PQQ1. Register your company on the eTenderwales portal (this is only required once)- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- Click the "Click here to register" link- Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue"- Enter your correct business and user details- Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)2. Express an Interest in the tender- Login to the portal with the username/password- Click the "Open Access PQQs" link.- Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.- Click the "Express Interest" button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page.- This will move the PQQ into your "My PQQs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)- Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and BuyerAttachments" in the "Actions" box3. Responding to the PQQ- You can now choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting)- You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ- There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)If you require any further assistance, use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon - Fri(8am - 6pm) on:- email: help@bravosolution.co.uk- Phone: 0800 069 8634(WA Ref:148023)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:As per Stage 2, mini-competition tendersThe buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-kuma6s-148023
- Publication Source
- Sell2Wales
- Latest Notice
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148023
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Dynamic
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- 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
60120000 - Taxi services
60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 17 Feb 20251 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 23 Feb 20294 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
- Not Specified
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Commercial Services Team
- Contact Email
- Not specified
- Contact Phone
- +44 01597826000
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LLANDRINDOD WELLS
- Postcode
- LD1 5LG
- Post Town
- Llandrindod Wells
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL41 Mid Wales
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Powys
- Electoral Ward
- Llandrindod South
- Westminster Constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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