--- title: "HAC5591 Community Transport Passenger Services DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73461e43-2ce2-45d1-9d46-e896cf401002" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73461e43-2ce2-45d1-9d46-e896cf401002" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73461e43-2ce2-45d1-9d46-e896cf401002.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73461e43-2ce2-45d1-9d46-e896cf401002.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2019-12-06" --- # HAC5591 Community Transport Passenger Services DPS Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73461e43-2ce2-45d1-9d46-e896cf401002 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73461e43-2ce2-45d1-9d46-e896cf401002) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73461e43-2ce2-45d1-9d46-e896cf401002.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking bids for the procurement of Community Transport Passenger Services through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This tender, titled "HAC5591 Community Transport Passenger Services DPS," falls under the transport category, specifically focusing on services for vulnerable children and adults. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest opening on 9th December 2019 and closing on 8th December 2026. The first round deadline for submission is set for 13th January 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £18,900,000, and the service is expected to run for a duration of 84 months from February 2020 to February 2027. This opportunity represents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in transport services, including taxi and minibus operations. Companies equipped to accommodate Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) requirements or those providing community support services for adults would be particularly well-placed to compete. Suppliers can bid for various transport routes, and the ongoing nature of the DPS allows for continuous application throughout its duration, making it an attractive avenue for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the London area. ## Notice Portal Contract Reference: DN436819 Internal Contract Reference: HAC5591 Contract Title: Community Transport Passenger Services DPS Expressions of interest start date: 9/12/2019 Expressions of interest end date: 8/12/2026 First Round deadline: 13/01/2020, 12 Noon DPS Duration: 84 months (From 09/12/2019 -08/12/2026) Extensions: Not applicable Estimated Value (including extensions): PS18,900,000.00 Contact email: procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk Description: The main purpose of the transport services provided through this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is the transport of vulnerable children and adults to schools or day centres as appropriate and home again at the end of their day. Other ad-hoc passenger transport requirements may also be met via this DPS. Providers will be able to bid for any route and any number of routes as long as they are able to meet all requirements to access the DPS as part of the on boarding process. It is expected that the DPS will advertise routes that will require one of the following vehicles to complete the work: Private Hire Taxi, Accessible Vehicle, Multiple Passenger Vehicle, Minibus The majority of the transport opportunities sourced through the DPS will be required mainly for the following reasons: 1. for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) children/young persons, transport will be required to and from home to school/college 2. for adult's, transport will be required in order for them to access community support service, respite centres and other provision 3. other transport requirements for children's services, and adult social care. There is a requirement for Passenger Assistants to assist on the SEND Transport routes dependant on the needs of the service user. Passenger assistant will be supplied by the successful provider. There will also be some requirements where users of the service have either been placed or attend services outside of the borough, these requirements will also be sourced through the DPS. The service may also include ad-hoc taxi services as required by the Council. The DPS will be open for throughout its duration and application to the DPS maybe made at any time during this period. What is a DPS? A Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is a completely electronic system used to purchase commonly used goods, works or services. Similar to an Approved List, a DPS comprises a number of suppliers and commissions are conducted via requests for quotes. Additional information: Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org) where the DPS documentation will be available for download. You will be required to complete an Online Application. Organisations must ensure that access to the system is available to their representatives dealing with the contract and that this contact is updated as and when required. The Council will not be liable for the lack of delegated access within the organisation and will not send any documenta ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8f7180c-7b9b-466e-810c-23d634e194ec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 2 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,900,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 2BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Poplar | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 6 Dec 2019 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8f7180c-7b9b-466e-810c-23d634e194ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8f7180c-7b9b-466e-810c-23d634e194ec 6th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=86835bed-3018-ea11-80fb-005056b64545 Link to London Tenders Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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