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Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced transport operators to join their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of passenger transport services across Powys County, Mid Wales. This tender focuses on the industry category of road transport services, divided into three lots: taxis (up to 8 passenger seats), minibuses (9 to 16 passenger seats), and buses (17 to 70 passenger seats). The procurement, currently in the tender stage, was initially advertised on 10th December 2024, and the DPS will be active until 23rd February 2029. This initiative facilitates the transportation of about 7,000 students to various educational facilities and serves around 1,100,000 passengers on public transport annually within the county.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for transport businesses to secure a steady stream of projects and enhance their visibility by servicing the needs of Powys County Council. Companies with capabilities in taxi services, minibus operations, and bus transport, particularly those compliant with the procurement requirements such as sufficient insurance coverage and necessary operating licences, will be well-suited to compete. Participating in the DPS allows businesses to bid for various transport routes and adjust to changing demands, fostering business growth through long-term partnerships and consistent work volumes.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Powys County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Postcode Area
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

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