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title: "Special Educational Needs; Looked After Children & Vulnerable Adults Transport (Taxi & Minibus) DPS Framework"
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# Special Educational Needs; Looked After Children & Vulnerable Adults Transport (Taxi & Minibus) DPS Framework

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81010a59-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework titled "Special Educational Needs; Looked After Children & Vulnerable Adults Transport (Taxi & Minibus)." This procurement mainly falls within the services industry category and is focused on the delivery of transport solutions, specifically minibuses and taxi services. The contract commenced on 1st August 2016 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2023. The procurement method utilised is selective, allowing continuous applications throughout the contract's lifetime. For businesses interested in this opportunity, note that applications are open until the tender period closure date on 29th July 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in the field of transportation services. Businesses specializing in taxi services, minibuses, and vehicle hire with drivers would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The expected value of the contract is substantial, at approximately £16 million, indicating a robust opportunity for qualified providers to contribute to essential public services while enhancing their business portfolios.

## Notice

Dynamic Purchasing System: Special Educational Needs; Looked After Children & Vulnerable Adults Transport Taxi & Minibus DPS Framework Contract Start Date: 01/08/2016 Contract End Date: 31/07/2023 Open to applications throughout the life of the contract. Additional information: For more information and to apply, please visit the tender advert, link supplied on this page.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1da530e-6ce5-4352-9ebe-3a20b9a545a3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 08:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1da530e-6ce5-4352-9ebe-3a20b9a545a3
- 31 Jul 2018 at 15:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1da530e-6ce5-4352-9ebe-3a20b9a545a3
- 7 Dec 2016 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1da530e-6ce5-4352-9ebe-3a20b9a545a3
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1da530e-6ce5-4352-9ebe-3a20b9a545a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1da530e-6ce5-4352-9ebe-3a20b9a545a3
  5th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0eb53a14-318f-e811-80ed-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Link to e-tendering portal advert

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