--- title: "Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd38cd8b-d571-46ff-b104-90f9c1d2f622" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd38cd8b-d571-46ff-b104-90f9c1d2f622" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd38cd8b-d571-46ff-b104-90f9c1d2f622.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd38cd8b-d571-46ff-b104-90f9c1d2f622.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-05" --- # Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd38cd8b-d571-46ff-b104-90f9c1d2f622 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd38cd8b-d571-46ff-b104-90f9c1d2f622) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd38cd8b-d571-46ff-b104-90f9c1d2f622.json) ## Summary Herefordshire Council is currently seeking suppliers to join the Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which focuses on providing various passenger transport services across Herefordshire. The procurement process is active, with a total contract value of £56 million and a tender period closing on 5 June 2026. This DPS is divided into multiple lots including contracted transport, hackney/private hire, public transport, and assistance provisions. The contract period for awarded call-off contracts could extend beyond the DPS termination date, with specific call-off contracts lasting no longer than seven years. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, especially those specialising in passenger transport and related services. Smaller enterprises and voluntary/community sector organisations are particularly encouraged to apply, ensuring a diverse range of capabilities within the system. By participating in this DPS, businesses can secure long-term contracts that may enhance their market position and foster growth within the West Midlands region. ## Notice Herefordshire Council invites suppliers to apply to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of passenger transport services for Herefordshire. This Dynamic Purchasing System has been split into Lots with each Lot relating to a particular passenger transport service requirement. The Lots are as follows: Lot 1: Passenger Carrying Vehicles contracted transport (including an option for provision of passenger assistants) Lot 2: Hackney / Private Hire Transport (including an option for provision of passenger assistants) Lot 3: Public transport Lot 4: Driver and Passenger Assistant Provision This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will operate for a period of eight years with yearly break clauses. Call-off contracts awarded under the DPS shall be for the period specified in the Call-Off Contract terms and shall generally be for no longer than 7 years. Call-Off Contracts may continue beyond the termination date of the DPS. Please note that call off award notices for the Passenger Transport DPS will be published in OJEU on the Tenders Electronic Daily site. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Please note that call off award notices for the Passenger Transport DPS will be published in OJEU on the Tenders Electronic Daily site. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8c89a3-ca6d-4afd-8817-73535ef4a441 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,000,000 | | 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2018 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8c89a3-ca6d-4afd-8817-73535ef4a441 - 5 Jul 2018 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8c89a3-ca6d-4afd-8817-73535ef4a441 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8c89a3-ca6d-4afd-8817-73535ef4a441 5th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd38cd8b-d571-46ff-b104-90f9c1d2f622. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd38cd8b-d571-46ff-b104-90f9c1d2f622.json.