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title: "0763 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47cd2c31-fcc8-4198-b755-19db3c85e967"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 0763 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47cd2c31-fcc8-4198-b755-19db3c85e967

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of their procurement process for the tender titled "0763 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS," aimed at providing local bus services. This dynamic purchasing system is classified under the motor vehicles sector, specifically for the transport of 10 or more persons, with a total estimated value of £200 million. The engagement end date for providers interested in participating is set for 29th April 2022, and the services are to be delivered in various locations across England, including educational transport and adult day care services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the passenger transport sector, particularly those specialising in the provision of bus services or passenger transport vehicles with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially those with capabilities in delivering tailored transport solutions and a strong understanding of the public sector requirements. Engaging with Essex County Council through this dynamic purchasing system could enhance service delivery and generate sustainable growth for successful bidders.

## Notice

Essex County Council is seeking to appoint providers to a Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver Local Bus services as detailed in the contract specifications. Bidders will also be required to register on the ECC Accounts Payable system. Essex County Council is required to provide transportation services and assistants for passengers who qualify under statutory and discretionary policies. These services include, but are not limited to, Education transport including Mainstream Education, Special Educational Needs transport, Adult Day Care Centres and Services. In addition, Essex County Council is required to consider the provision of bus services where they are not provided by the private sector on a commercial basis. Lots are split by type and specialism.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c875b57c-5a39-4523-8b92-25fdf018c17f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 08:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c875b57c-5a39-4523-8b92-25fdf018c17f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c875b57c-5a39-4523-8b92-25fdf018c17f
  29th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d7c07819-ed37-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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