--- title: "WP3279 - Application to join a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Passenger Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a32ac838-c02d-4647-84e9-8f7b0de490a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a32ac838-c02d-4647-84e9-8f7b0de490a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a32ac838-c02d-4647-84e9-8f7b0de490a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a32ac838-c02d-4647-84e9-8f7b0de490a4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2017-10-12" --- # WP3279 - Application to join a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Passenger Transport Services Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a32ac838-c02d-4647-84e9-8f7b0de490a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a32ac838-c02d-4647-84e9-8f7b0de490a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a32ac838-c02d-4647-84e9-8f7b0de490a4.json) ## Summary The Walsall Council is currently inviting applications to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services, aimed at both adults and children with special requirements. The tender, titled "WP3279 - Application to join a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Passenger Transport Services," is classified under the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver, and includes various service categories, such as school contracts for children with special educational needs. The application period is set to end on 30 December 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 2 January 2018, lasting for a minimum of three years, with possibilities for extensions, totalling up to a decade. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest via Walsall Council's e-Procurement portal. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in school transport, adult social care, or similar services. Suppliers, whether established or new, that can provide reliable and efficient transport solutions are well-suited for this DPS. The dynamic nature of the purchasing system allows for ongoing applications, making it easier for small and medium enterprises to engage with the Council's procurement processes and expand their service offerings within the Walsall borough and potentially beyond. ## Notice The Council is issuing this Application to join a DPS for the provision of Passenger Transport Services for the Council for adults and children and those with requirements as detailed in the Specification. It is intended to commence the DPS in July-August and operate for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 5 years, up to 10 years in total. Suppliers who are reapplying or new suppliers may apply to join the DPS at any time during this period. The scope of the service includes the following categories but may be extended to include any similar services required by the Council during the period of the DPS: - School Contracts for Home to school transport for children with special educational needs - Route Contracts for Mainstream schools (in borough) - Route Contracts for Out of borough schools - Route Contracts for Respite - Route Contracts for Looked after children - Route Contracts for Parenting programmes - Route Contracts for Adult social care The aim of the service is to provide an efficient, reliable, value for money transport service for school children and adults with additional needs, from their place of residence to the schools and/or day care services and other establishments, predominately within the Walsall borough, although some out of borough provision is required. Additional information: Please note that Walsall Council have a new Contract opportunity. For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Councils' e-Procurement web portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab4b145-d05f-4e42-a90d-6a8eb50b1a2c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2018 - 1 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 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 - 12 Oct 2017 at 10:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab4b145-d05f-4e42-a90d-6a8eb50b1a2c - 12 Oct 2017 at 10:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab4b145-d05f-4e42-a90d-6a8eb50b1a2c - 22 May 2017 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab4b145-d05f-4e42-a90d-6a8eb50b1a2c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab4b145-d05f-4e42-a90d-6a8eb50b1a2c 12th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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