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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Small Vehicles, Mini Buses and Coaches"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for Small Vehicles, Mini Buses and Coaches

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf1f5535-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is conducting a procurement process for the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on the provision of small vehicles, mini buses, and coaches. This initiative falls under the industry category of 'Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons' and encompasses additional classifications such as 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)'. The procurement stage is currently in the tender amendment phase, with amendments made in accordance with The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 34 (14)b. The DPS's remaining contract value is estimated to be around £20,000,000, and it will run until 23rd February 2029. The procurement method being used is a restricted procedure above threshold.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, specifically those providing small vehicles, mini buses, and coach hire. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs with relevant experience in the North East of England who can supply motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons. By participating in this DPS, businesses can secure long-term contracts and recurring revenue, thus fostering growth and stability. Sunderland City Council encourages existing suppliers partied to this DPS to maintain their current positions without needing to reapply.

## Notice

Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for The Provision of Small Vehicles, Mini Bus and Coach Hire. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities The remaining contract value for this DPS is estimated to be in the region of PS20,000,000. The months stated in Section 1 of this notice refer to the remaining period of the DPS including the extended timeframe until 23rd February 2029. The amendments to this notice are in accordance with The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 34 (14)b. Existing suppliers partied to this DPS do not need to reapply to join.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1df20c7-f5d0-45dc-84ed-80efd2289599 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 23 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 11:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1df20c7-f5d0-45dc-84ed-80efd2289599
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1df20c7-f5d0-45dc-84ed-80efd2289599

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1df20c7-f5d0-45dc-84ed-80efd2289599
  11th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

## Provenance

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