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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62f3bfed-4b35-4fa9-b972-49a88f7ccfff

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Council is currently conducting a tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on providing transport services for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social Care. The procurement, classified under transport services, has a projected value of £25 million and is set in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is active and will close on 6 April 2017, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2017 and run until 30 April 2021. The procurement method being utilised is a selective or restricted procedure, which indicates that not all suppliers may participate in the bidding process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering taxi services geared towards vulnerable groups, including children with special educational needs or those requiring social care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable for engagement. Companies that can provide reliable transportation solutions within the stipulated regions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract and expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## 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: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com Ref: DN246216

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa26b907-028e-4496-9743-3a49ad73798b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2017 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa26b907-028e-4496-9743-3a49ad73798b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa26b907-028e-4496-9743-3a49ad73798b
  8th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

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