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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Specialist Transport Services (2025)"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for Specialist Transport Services (2025)

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa3d0639-dd60-4a23-af19-508e603734a2

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## Summary

Warrington Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at specialist transport services. The tender, titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for Specialist Transport Services (2025)," falls under the public road transport services industry category and will be implemented in England, United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement process is the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 28 March 2025. The contract period will commence on 7 April 2025 and conclude on 23 February 2029. This procurement method follows an open procedure (above threshold) and is now inviting suppliers to join the DPS by completing a qualifying questionnaire to assess their suitability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in public road transport and associated services such as taxi services, special-purpose road passenger-transport services, and non-scheduled passenger transport. By joining the DPS, businesses can secure long-term contracts and increase their market presence through repeat engagements with the council. Companies that are experienced in providing a range of transport solutions, including home to school and home to adult day centres, will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Warrington Borough Council is keen to operate a Dynamic Purchasing System to meet its needs for specialist transport. This will include home to school, home to adult day centres etc. A range of vehicles will be required. Suppliers are invited to apply to join the DPS at any stage, although initially a call for competition will be held. Suppliers will be asked to complete a qualifying questionnaire to assess their suitability to be included on the DPS. Further details of the DPS and how to participate can be found at www.the-chest.org.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ac0d70-aa7a-462e-9beb-78e4f522abed |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 23 Feb 2029 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 2NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ac0d70-aa7a-462e-9beb-78e4f522abed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ac0d70-aa7a-462e-9beb-78e4f522abed
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.warrington.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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