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title: "PSEUDO DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM (DPS) FOR THE PROVISION OF TAXI AND MINIBUS SERVICES"
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# PSEUDO DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM (DPS) FOR THE PROVISION OF TAXI AND MINIBUS SERVICES

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bc783ce-540d-41a9-ad29-67fc2f39cb7a

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## Summary

Gateshead Council is actively seeking suppliers for its Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) specifically for taxi and minibus services. This procurement process falls under the health and social work services category, covering various transport requirements including home to care transport and services for vulnerable individuals. The tender was published on 28th June 2022, with an ongoing contract period starting from 19th August 2020 and ending on 19th August 2024. The DPS employs an open procurement method, welcoming applications at any time and offering a total contract value of £800 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide taxi and minibus services. Companies equipped to handle diverse transport needs, such as those catering to vulnerable populations or providing essential transport for local councils, would be well-suited to compete. With the DPS model ensuring continued access for new applicants, businesses have the potential to establish long-term partnerships and expand their operations within the region.

## Notice

This Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will cover the Council's requirements for taxi and minibus services and will encompass Home to Care Transport, Home to School and College Transport, Transport for Adults, Looked After Children, People with Additional Needs, other Vulnerable People, Officers of the Council and any other transport requirement as authorised by the Authorised Officer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ffe140-64c0-4e3f-b944-995a6cab4761 |
| 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 | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2020 - 19 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2022 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ffe140-64c0-4e3f-b944-995a6cab4761

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ffe140-64c0-4e3f-b944-995a6cab4761
  28th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=95a1e4db-87b4-ea11-8103-005056b64545
  All documents can be found on the proactis portal https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=95a1e4db-87b4-ea11-8103-005056b64545 This is a DPS and always open for new applicants

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