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title: "WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of a Passenger Transport Service using a Taxi or a Private Hire Car"
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# WCC - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of a Passenger Transport Service using a Taxi or a Private Hire Car

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32f8ecee-723d-4707-8738-b93af8a5730b

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## Summary

Warwickshire County Council invites operators and suppliers to join their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of passenger transport services using taxis or private hire cars, specifically for home-to-school routes. The procurement process is in the Tender stage and uses a selective method under a restricted procedure above the threshold. The value of the DPS is anticipated to be £190,000,000, with an estimated contract period extending from 2029 to 2030. This opportunity, classified under the road transport services industry (CPV 60100000), covers the West Midlands region. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th October 2030 and contracts commencing on 16th October 2030.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the transport sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. Approved operators will be eligible to tender for various routes and contracts as they become available, promoting a flexible approach to participating in the procurement process. Businesses specialising in passenger transport, with experience in managing taxi services, and who meet the due diligence requirements, will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their service offerings. The use of e-auctions and electronic quote mechanisms ensures a competitive and transparent bidding environment.

## Notice

Operators/Suppliers accepted onto Warwickshire County Council's Passenger Transport Service using a Taxi or Private Hire Car Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be offered the opportunity to tender for home to school taxi routes as and when they arise. The required vehicle size for this contract is no more than 8 seats. Passenger assistants may be required on some routes. Training for staff will be required on all routes (please refer to DPS agreement for training requirements). The Council's transport requirements will only be offered to those Operators/Suppliers who have applied to join and been accepted onto the Authorities DPS for taxi and private hire car services. The County Council will also require that all due diligence checks have been completed and are satisfactory. The DPS will comprise of a list of pre-approved operators who will then have the opportunity to tender for business opportunities as they arise. Once a Operator/Supplier has successfully completed their application to the DPS, Operators/Suppliers will be advised of the opportunities available as and when they arise. Operators/Suppliers can then choose whether they want to bid for the requirement or not (it is not compulsory to bid for every opportunity offered, and all Operators/Suppliers within the DPS approved Supplier list will be informed of the opportunity, but can choose whether or not to bid on an individual basis). Contracts let under the DPS can extend beyond the DPS expiry date. Call-Off Contracts will vary in length. Tender opportunities are likely to be offered either via an electronic auction (e-auction) exercise or via an electronic quote mechanism (mini-competition) using the online portal (CSW-Jets). Whilst the value is stated at PS190,000,000, this is an anticipated value based on a forecast for the current financial year. The estimated value (excluding VAT) of this DPS over the initially intended 7 year period is expected to be in the region of PS140,000,000, however, this value may be smaller given the reduced period of validity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a3f95e-456a-4b30-bc6d-d879822461e3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2029 - 24 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000,000 |
| 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 | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 10:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a3f95e-456a-4b30-bc6d-d879822461e3
- 13 Sep 2023 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a3f95e-456a-4b30-bc6d-d879822461e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52a3f95e-456a-4b30-bc6d-d879822461e3
  24th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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