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title: "Passenger Transport DPS 2024 - 2034"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66661787-1c9b-4c9a-ae96-4064f495813e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-02"
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# Passenger Transport DPS 2024 - 2034

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66661787-1c9b-4c9a-ae96-4064f495813e

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has released a tender titled "Passenger Transport DPS 2024 - 2034" in the services category. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure. The tender is for transport services excluding waste transport, covering various areas such as Home to School, Social Care, and Local Bus transport. The tender period ends on January 31, 2034, with a contract period starting from February 1, 2034, to February 2, 2034, in England, United Kingdom.

This tender by the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council provides opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to apply. Businesses involved in passenger transport services can compete for this tender. The DPS will remain live for 10 years, with mini competitions starting from January 2024. Operators must apply on The Chest platform and complete relevant documentation. For businesses seeking growth in the passenger transport sector, this tender presents a significant opportunity to secure long-term contracts and expand their operations.

## Notice

This is a DPS covering all passenger transport, for example Home to School, Social Care (adults and childrens), Local Bus and other related transport. Operators must apply on The Chest and complete the relevant documentation for the lot (s) they are applying for - www.the-chest.org.uk This replaces the existing DPS. Mini competitions will take place from January 2024 and the DPS will remain live for 10 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a85031-6161-466f-b015-b91700781121 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2034 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2034 - 2 Feb 2034 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2023 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a85031-6161-466f-b015-b91700781121

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a85031-6161-466f-b015-b91700781121
  2nd October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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