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title: "ECC Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System Supplier Engagement Sessions"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# ECC Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System Supplier Engagement Sessions

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-453342c0-2fb6-4221-9635-5b2ea98f292d

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## Summary

Essex County Council (ECC) is planning a procurement process titled "ECC Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System Supplier Engagement Sessions" in the "Passenger cars" industry category. The procurement stage is planning, with an engagement end date set for 30th October 2023. The supplier engagement sessions are scheduled for specific transport types on various dates in October 2023, with one session focusing on social value and climate, and another on local bus transport services. The sessions will be held virtually via Teams Meetings, and interested parties should contact PT.ProcurementTeam@essex.gov.uk for registration.

This tender by ECC for a Dynamic Purchasing System presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the passenger transport industry, especially those offering SEND & Mainstream Education Transport Services, Adult Social Care Transport Services, and Local Bus Transport Services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity. Interested parties should engage in the supplier sessions to understand the requirements and contribute to discussions on service specifications, social value, climate measures, and quality enhancements.

## Notice

Essex County Council (ECC) wish to inform suppliers of the future establishment of a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to deliver Passenger Transport services as detailed in future Service Specifications. In line with the attached Future Opportunity Notice for this requirement, ECC wish to inform the market of the upcoming ECC Passenger Transport DPS Supplier Engagement Sessions taking place in line with the following transport type / specialisms as set out below; 1) SEND & Mainstream Education Transport Services & Adult Social Care Transport Services Specification Engagement Session Date / Time: 11th October 2023 / 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Teams Meeting Topics for General Discussion: - Changes and Improvements to the Services Specification - Overview of Performance Framework(s) - Overview of Social Value Implementation - Overview of additional Quality and Climate Measures - Q&A's, Supplier Feedback & Breakout Room Discussions 2.1) Social Value & Climate Market Engagement Session (Applicable to all Categories) Date / Time: 30th October 2023 / 9:45am - 11:00am Location: Teams Meeting Topics for General Discussion: - Implementation of Social Value - Implementation of Climate - Overview of Accelerated Payment Rebate Scheme (APRS) - Q&A's, Supplier Feedback & Breakout Room Discussions 2.2) Local Bus Transport Services Specification Engagement Session Date / Time: 30th October 2023 / 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Teams Meeting Topics for General Discussion: - Changes and Improvements to the Services Specification - Q&A's, Supplier Feedback & Breakout Room Discussions Please register your interest in attending one or both of the supplier engagement sessions by contacting PT.ProcurementTeam@essex.gov.uk in order to receive an invitation and agenda prior to the session(s) taking place. Please ensure that you have registered your interest well in advance to either of the sessions taking place. For further information, please find the link to the Future Opportunity Notice regarding this requirement attached below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0fcc33-df0e-4b85-b9ad-6a398219c682 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34110000 - Passenger cars
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2023 at 13:15 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0fcc33-df0e-4b85-b9ad-6a398219c682
- 13 Sep 2023 at 13:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0fcc33-df0e-4b85-b9ad-6a398219c682

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0fcc33-df0e-4b85-b9ad-6a398219c682
  23rd October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468d860a-9403-44f3-83f8-7f34c1e52cdf
  Future Opportunity Notice for the ECC Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

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