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title: "Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-05"
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# Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad205aae-dfe5-4d01-9c45-0b19f8aa05fe

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023," which falls under the industry category of "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" (CPV code 60170000). This service covers mainstream home to school transport, Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, and social care transport, primarily within Oxfordshire and bordering counties. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract period starting on 1st October 2024 and ending on 31st December 2024. The tender process reached the award stage on 30th September 2024, and the notice of award was published on 5th February 2025. The total value of the contract is £5,944,812.60.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services, to secure a lucrative contract with a local authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically mentioned as suitable for this contract, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs looking to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies with expertise in school transport, SEND transport, or social care transport are well-positioned to benefit from this dynamic purchasing system, which could offer continuous opportunities for growth and engagement with Oxfordshire County Council.

## Notice

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Support Transport. The service categories covered by the DPS are: - mainstream home to school transport, - Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, - social care transport. Services will mainly be required within the Oxfordshire boundary and in some cases within bordering counties. Out of county services for the service categories defined above will also be tendered through the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca5c687-93d0-47df-8102-1a57e5a1d435 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,944,812 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca5c687-93d0-47df-8102-1a57e5a1d435

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca5c687-93d0-47df-8102-1a57e5a1d435
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=041773c0-c335-ed11-8119-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/about-your-council/council-tax-and-finance/financial-transparency

## Provenance

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