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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in respect of Special Educational Needs (SEN) & Social Care Transport"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in respect of Special Educational Needs (SEN) & Social Care Transport

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bf1a85f-5d82-4f96-a300-e85cfd8ed917

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Council is conducting a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social Care Transport, aimed at providing taxi services for eligible children and young people, as well as adults with special needs. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the total contract value set at £27 million. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2017 and will run until 30th April 2021. Suppliers can apply to join the framework until May 2021, and the services will be delivered in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and social care sectors, particularly those focused on providing specialised services for vulnerable individuals. Companies specialising in taxi or transportation services tailored for children with special educational needs or social inclusion will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this DPS could not only enhance business profiles but also contribute positively to the community by supporting local authorities in their care obligations.

## Notice

The service requirement is to provide taxi transport services for eligible Children and Young People, and Adults. The passengers that use this service for example will be children with special education needs or children who are looked after by the authority or classed as vulnerable. This will be split into three services under one sole category: SEN Transport Social Care Transport Social Inclusion Transport Additional information: Suppliers can apply to be part of this Framework at any time until May 2021. Contracts will be awarded throughout the duration of this DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27cc102c-2fbb-4e37-b475-de015574bfef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARIOUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2018 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27cc102c-2fbb-4e37-b475-de015574bfef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27cc102c-2fbb-4e37-b475-de015574bfef
  29th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

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