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title: "Place Taxis 2020 DPS"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-04"
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# Place Taxis 2020 DPS

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-775c9ccb-730c-41c4-a7c9-9575c1b78db8

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Place Taxis 2020 DPS" to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for Local Bus services. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons. The procurement method is selective, utilising a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender period is set to close on 20th December 2019, with the contract beginning on 3rd January 2020 and lasting until 2nd January 2022. The services will be provided in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in bus and passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing for a diverse range of needs, including mainstream education and special educational needs transport. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative solutions to meet the varied transport requirements outlined by Essex County Council. Companies with expertise in providing accessible transportation and those that are registered with the ECC Accounts Payable system would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Essex County Council is seeking to appoint providers to a Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver Local Bus services as detailed in the contract specifications. Bidders will also be required to register on the ECC Accounts Payable system. Essex County Council is required to provide transportation services and assistants for passengers who qualify under statutory and discretionary policies. These services include, but are not limited to, Education transport including Mainstream Education, Special Educational Needs transport, Adult Day Care Centres and Services. In addition, Essex County Council is required to consider the provision of bus services where they are not provided by the private sector on a commercial basis. Lots are split by type and specialism.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bb7ef6-57b5-44cc-8cd0-54f0a1013980 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2020 - 2 Jan 2022 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bb7ef6-57b5-44cc-8cd0-54f0a1013980

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bb7ef6-57b5-44cc-8cd0-54f0a1013980
  4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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