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title: "DPS For The Provision of Home to School & Commercial Transport"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c4698e2-bce3-468c-b639-05451407fff5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# DPS For The Provision of Home to School & Commercial Transport

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c4698e2-bce3-468c-b639-05451407fff5

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Cheshire East Borough Council, which is seeking tenders for the "DPS For The Provision of Home to School & Commercial Transport." This process falls under the transport services category, specifically road transport, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a budget of £60 million set for services over a contract period starting from 11th June 2018 and potentially extending until 31st May 2024. Interested parties should note that a future notice regarding tender applications will be communicated on 4th May 2018.

This dynamic purchasing system (DPS) offers significant growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in passenger transport for home-to-school and social services. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with experience in providing transport solutions for both mainstream and special educational needs (SEN) passengers. As an inclusive procurement method, the DPS allows multiple suppliers to join during its duration, making it an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Tenders are invited from operators who wish to be included in the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) being introduced by TSS for the provision of passenger transport services for home to school, SEN & social services passengers and which includes the following sectors, Mainstream Education, SEN & Social Services passengers together with passengers carried on a commercial bases, and other transport requirements that may be added to this framework. Specific conditions of contract apply to all transport contracts offered. The period of this DPS will be 4 years plus a possible option to extend for a period of 24 months, commencing 10th June 2018, upon the conditions set out in attached documents. TSS reserves the right to award places within the DPS to an unlimited amount of suppliers. New applicants can apply to join the DPS during the course of the contract duration at periodic periods set and announced by TSS. Please note should performance fall below that which is set out within the general terms and conditions applicants may be removed from the DPS framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36d2ad5-e722-4cc1-b2a5-3da083a3d228 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 May 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2018 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLEWICH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW10 0JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Middlewich |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 2 May 2018 at 12:43 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36d2ad5-e722-4cc1-b2a5-3da083a3d228

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36d2ad5-e722-4cc1-b2a5-3da083a3d228
  2nd May 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.transportservicesolutions.co.uk

## Provenance

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