--- title: "Home School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36b71305-01f6-4af7-b903-4789a38702a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36b71305-01f6-4af7-b903-4789a38702a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36b71305-01f6-4af7-b903-4789a38702a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36b71305-01f6-4af7-b903-4789a38702a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-08-05" --- # Home School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36b71305-01f6-4af7-b903-4789a38702a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36b71305-01f6-4af7-b903-4789a38702a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36b71305-01f6-4af7-b903-4789a38702a0.json) ## Summary The Reading Borough Council is seeking contractors for the "Home School Transport Dynamic Purchasing System" under a selective procurement method, facilitated through a restricted procedure above the threshold. This initiative aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in line with UK public procurement regulations to coordinate transport for approximately 470 pupils across 150 routes. Key deadlines include the closing date for initial expressions of interest on 1 September 2020 and the awarding of contracts by 1 October 2020. The service will be implemented in Reading, Berkshire, and caters to the transport industry's needs, specifically addressing wheelchair accessibility and escort services. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport services such as taxi operators and minibus providers, especially those with the capability to cater to special needs requirements. Companies with the ability to provide a range of vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles and those equipped with escorts, will be well positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to engage in a vital service for children's education and social care, thus fostering community integration and business growth. ## Notice INTRODUCTION Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is an independent, not-for-profit-company established in December 2018 to deliver the best possible opportunities for the children of Reading. Our responsibility is to deliver children's social care, early help and educational services (including SEND). This procurement exercise will create a Dynamic Purchasing system operated in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Company reserves the right to change any of the details of the operation of the DPS, consulting with DPS Contractors in advance. SCOPE The School Transport Service is currently responsible for conveying approximately 470 pupils to schools and other educational establishments. There are currently around 150 routes ranging from taxi services for individual children and young people to larger school runs using 16-seater minibuses. There are also routes that require wheelchair accessible vehicles able to take between 1-3 wheelchairs. Many of these routes will require the provision of a Passenger Assistant. SERVICES REQUIRED The Company requires a range of different services to be provided by Contractors on the DPS. When applying to join the Framework, Contractors will be required to identify which of the five Service Categories they can offer in response to the Company's requirements. The Service Categories are: o Taxis up to 6 seats o Taxis up to 6 seats with escort o Minibus/MPV with escort (7-8 seats) o Wheelchair accessible/Vehicles with Wheelchair/tail lift o Minibus 9-16 seats (O licence or S19 permit) Contractors on the DPS will be welcome to expand the range of Service Categories that they offer at any stage by notifying The Transport Manager that they have suitable and appropriately licensed vehicles and they hold the required operators licences for the categories The Company reserves the right to add additional Service Categories over the operating period to allow for new innovations and services to be provided.. Please note that initial expressions of interest will close on 1 September 2020 and initial responses will be assessed and awarded by 1 October 2020. After the initial period all Expressions of Interest will be assessed and appointed within 10 days of receipt. Additional information: Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3590b1ec-b3eb-4c9c-ab5d-b81fc4ff70c8 | | 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 | 5 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2022 - 1 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport ## Release History - 5 Aug 2020 at 10:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3590b1ec-b3eb-4c9c-ab5d-b81fc4ff70c8 - 3 Aug 2020 at 16:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3590b1ec-b3eb-4c9c-ab5d-b81fc4ff70c8 - 3 Aug 2020 at 16:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3590b1ec-b3eb-4c9c-ab5d-b81fc4ff70c8 - 3 Aug 2020 at 15:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3590b1ec-b3eb-4c9c-ab5d-b81fc4ff70c8 - 3 Aug 2020 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3590b1ec-b3eb-4c9c-ab5d-b81fc4ff70c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3590b1ec-b3eb-4c9c-ab5d-b81fc4ff70c8 5th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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