--- title: "TD1435 - For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b7536e4-8e86-41e1-8621-a8d3732c26d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b7536e4-8e86-41e1-8621-a8d3732c26d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b7536e4-8e86-41e1-8621-a8d3732c26d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b7536e4-8e86-41e1-8621-a8d3732c26d0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-21" --- # TD1435 - For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Transport Services Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b7536e4-8e86-41e1-8621-a8d3732c26d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b7536e4-8e86-41e1-8621-a8d3732c26d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b7536e4-8e86-41e1-8621-a8d3732c26d0.json) ## Summary Derby City Council is inviting applications for inclusion in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Transport Services, encompassing Home-to-School, Special Education Needs, and Social Care Transport. The procurement, categorised under "Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services," targets service delivery in the East Midlands region. This tender is currently at the amendment stage with an initial application deadline of 29th July 2019, and contracts commencing from 15th August 2019. The open procedure allows continuous applications throughout the DPS lifetime, with no restrictions besides qualifying criteria. This tender presents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs in the transport sector. With an estimated value of £12,500,000, it involves transport services using various vehicle types in compliance with PSV, Private Hire, or Hackney Carriage legislation. Businesses that provide Hackney Carriage, Minibus, or Private Hire Vehicles with a minimum of four seats stand to benefit substantially. The DPS enables ongoing participation opportunities, fostering sustained business development. Applicants can leverage the contract stability and regular income opportunities spanning the contract period from August 2019 to August 2026. ## Notice Derby City Council is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), of organisations able to provide Transport Services including Home-to-School, Special Education Needs and Social Care Transport. The purpose of this procurement procedure is to establish the DPS Agreement between the Council and Service Provider(s) for the provision of Transport Services. Under this Agreement, transport will be provided using Hackney Carriage, Minibus and Private Hire Vehicles. Vehicles will be of various capacities (minimum 4 seats and upwards and in accordance with current Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Legislation, or Private Hire or Hackney Carriage legislation. Round one application deadline is the 09:00 on the 29th July 2019. Applicants must meet the minimum required qualifying criteria for entry onto the DPS and maintain the requisite criteria throughout the DPS Agreement Term. There are no other restrictions on who can or cannot join the DPS and Applicants may apply to join at any time during the lifetime of the DPS as entry remains open, other than if the Council closes the DPS for any period The first tranche (round one) of Applicants will be appointed to the DPS by the 15th August 2019 and it is intended that Contract Opportunities will commence from that date. Select the 'apply online' link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system).. Please search for TD1435 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b52c5a-7b12-4e65-86c5-26001f42b5a9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Aug 2019 - 14 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500,000 | | 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2025 at 11:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b52c5a-7b12-4e65-86c5-26001f42b5a9 - 15 Jul 2019 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b52c5a-7b12-4e65-86c5-26001f42b5a9 - 21 Jun 2019 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b52c5a-7b12-4e65-86c5-26001f42b5a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b52c5a-7b12-4e65-86c5-26001f42b5a9 21st March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org DPS Application Documents ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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