--- title: "Local Bus and Shared Taxi & Demand Responsive Services DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0aa973a0-48f7-4366-9f25-827314135161" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0aa973a0-48f7-4366-9f25-827314135161" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0aa973a0-48f7-4366-9f25-827314135161.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0aa973a0-48f7-4366-9f25-827314135161.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-06" --- # Local Bus and Shared Taxi & Demand Responsive Services DPS Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0aa973a0-48f7-4366-9f25-827314135161 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0aa973a0-48f7-4366-9f25-827314135161) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0aa973a0-48f7-4366-9f25-827314135161.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes Council is inviting applications for its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Local Bus and Shared Taxi & Demand Responsive Services." This procurement falls under the category of road transport services and is actively seeking providers located in the South East of England. The tender period closes on 13 June 2025, with contracts expected to start from 14 June 2025. The estimated total value of this DPS is up to £15,000,000, although there is no guarantee of work volume. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure due to the value exceeding the public procurement threshold. This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly local bus and taxi service providers, as well as those offering demand responsive services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the council has committed to an inclusive approach allowing for multiple providers to be accepted throughout the duration of the DPS. Interested businesses can apply at any time during the term, responding to invitations for tenders via e-auctions or electronic submissions. ## Notice Milton Keynes Council wishes to invite applications for admission to Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to secure local bus service and demand responsive service. The DPS is divided into 2 lots: Lot 1: Local Bus Service Lot 2 : Shared taxi and Demand Responsive Service Application may be submitted for any one or both lots. Any contracts that are to be awarded via this DPS will be done so via the terms of this DPS. Tenders are expected to be run throughout the term of the DPS. The resultant contracts will run for the period stated within the specification/requirement. Invitations to Tender will be conducted via e-auctions, e-quotes (prices submitted by email and /or via an etendering system) or RFQ (via email and/or an e-tendering system). Invitations to tender may be issued at any time during the term of the DPS. The total value of DPS will not be greater than PS15,000,000. There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this DPS. The services are procured under a multiple-provider Dynamic Purchasing System. There will be no limit to the number of Providers accepted onto the Dynamic Purchasing System, providing they meet the selection criteria. The Authority is therefore able to add Tenderers throughout its term. New Tenderers will be able to apply to be accepted onto the Dynamic Purchasing system at any point during the term of the DPS. Tenderers are responsible for ensuring that they inform the Authority of any material changes to the information supplied in any application at any time during the term of the DPS. The Authority will consider material changes and decide if they impact upon the Tenderer's ability to comply with the requirements of the service specification. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da38e429-c58c-4138-af8a-1428eea9e932 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2021 at 09:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da38e429-c58c-4138-af8a-1428eea9e932 - 6 Jul 2021 at 09:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da38e429-c58c-4138-af8a-1428eea9e932 - 6 Jul 2021 at 09:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da38e429-c58c-4138-af8a-1428eea9e932 - 19 May 2021 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da38e429-c58c-4138-af8a-1428eea9e932 - 19 May 2021 at 12:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da38e429-c58c-4138-af8a-1428eea9e932 - 20 Apr 2021 at 13:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da38e429-c58c-4138-af8a-1428eea9e932 - 7 Apr 2021 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da38e429-c58c-4138-af8a-1428eea9e932 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da38e429-c58c-4138-af8a-1428eea9e932 6th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ - https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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