--- title: "The Provision of Passenger Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33e60fa0-c1c3-4846-8aae-f93f3215e192" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33e60fa0-c1c3-4846-8aae-f93f3215e192" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33e60fa0-c1c3-4846-8aae-f93f3215e192.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33e60fa0-c1c3-4846-8aae-f93f3215e192.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-21" --- # The Provision of Passenger Transport Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33e60fa0-c1c3-4846-8aae-f93f3215e192 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33e60fa0-c1c3-4846-8aae-f93f3215e192) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33e60fa0-c1c3-4846-8aae-f93f3215e192.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for "The Provision of Passenger Transport Services", aimed at establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for the transport needs of adults and children, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The tender falls under the taxi services category and has a total value of £5 million, with a minimum expected value of £4 million. The tendering process is open and will be conducted via an open procedure. The deadline for submissions is 19th February 2021, and the delivery location is within the West Midlands, UK. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st August 2021 and will run until 31st July 2025. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those able to cater to specific needs such as SEND and other vulnerable groups. Companies specialising in taxi services, hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, and non-scheduled passenger transport will find this tender especially relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is open to engaging diverse suppliers capable of providing reliable transportation solutions to over 700 daily passengers. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services for adults and children and those with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children, children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to "Opt In". For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53f0d6f4-f1fc-4272-aaf2-b75bed9bdfb7 | | 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 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 21 Jan 2021 at 15:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53f0d6f4-f1fc-4272-aaf2-b75bed9bdfb7 - 21 Jan 2021 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53f0d6f4-f1fc-4272-aaf2-b75bed9bdfb7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53f0d6f4-f1fc-4272-aaf2-b75bed9bdfb7 21st January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33e60fa0-c1c3-4846-8aae-f93f3215e192. 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