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Extension to DPS for Passenger Transport Services ( Excluding Local Bus Services) in the Vale of Glamorgan

Vale of Glamorgan Council

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05 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking to extend its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services, excluding local bus services, until July 2026. This process is classified under the General Public Services category and is primarily located in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan region, specified as UKL22. With an estimated contract value of £1.25 million, this open procedure invites electronic submissions through the Sell2Wales platform, with the tender period concluding on 31st July 2026. The procurement process is currently active at the tender stage, and the bidding process will culminate with the award period starting on the 31st of July, 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to expand their operations by engaging in a robust competitive process. The open procurement method ensures a level playing field, ideal for businesses that excel in providing quality and competitively-priced transport services. Companies experienced in handling mainstream and additional learning needs school transport services, with the capacity to manage electronic submissions, will find this a valuable prospect to establish or expand their footprint in the government services sector. Participating entities will benefit from a dynamic purchasing environment, which allows the submission of proposals via mini competitions throughout the DPS duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extension to DPS for Passenger Transport Services ( Excluding Local Bus Services) in the Vale of Glamorgan

Notice Description

The extension of the established Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the procurement of passenger transport services, excluding local bus services until July 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

The extension of the established DPS due to end on 31 July 2024,until 31 July 2026. This is to allow time for the Council to work with its neighbouring Council Cardiff to develop a joint DPS for future use. The extension will be terminated once the new DPS comes into force. Organisations are invited to submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to gain access to the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for Passenger Transport Services. Successful applicants to the DPS will then, via mini competitions, be requested to submit offers for a variety of Passenger Transport Services, including Mainstream and Additional Learning Needs ("ALN") School Transport services.

Options: As detailed in subsequent tender documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154410
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154410
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
As required

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARRY
Postcode
CF63 4RU
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Castleland
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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