--- title: "HCC - 08/24 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7eb87d1-36ee-48b3-947b-641df4e65ca0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7eb87d1-36ee-48b3-947b-641df4e65ca0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7eb87d1-36ee-48b3-947b-641df4e65ca0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7eb87d1-36ee-48b3-947b-641df4e65ca0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENT" published: "2024-08-14" --- # HCC - 08/24 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Transport Services Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7eb87d1-36ee-48b3-947b-641df4e65ca0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7eb87d1-36ee-48b3-947b-641df4e65ca0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7eb87d1-36ee-48b3-947b-641df4e65ca0.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council is procuring transport services via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "HCC - 08/24 - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Transport Services." This procurement, open to suppliers from the transport industry category, specifically focuses on services within the region of East of England, with delivery addresses located in Hertford, postcode SG13 8DE. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is scheduled to close at 12:00 noon on 13th September 2024. The DPS will begin on 1st January 2025 and extend for a core period of four years, with the potential to extend for an additional two years. The total estimated value ranges from £132,000,000 to £198,000,000. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure in compliance with Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in transport services. Enterprises offering wheelchair-accessible vehicles, services for Special Educational Needs, adult care transport, or mainstream school transport can benefit by participating in one or more of the four specified categories. The DPS allows for continuous participation, providing a platform for businesses to secure multiple orders through competitive bidding throughout the system's duration. Firms that can adeptly navigate the pre-determined selection criteria and the subsequent competitive process stand to gain substantial, recurrent contracts, thus boosting their revenue and market presence. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (the DPS) for the provision of Transport Services. The DPS will commence on the 1st January 2025 and will continue for a core period of four (4) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years The DPS will be established and operate in accordance with Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations). The Council has published a contract notice in FTS and Potential Suppliers are now invited to express an interest in joining the DPS. Firstly, organisations apply by completing the Council's Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Organisations which satisfy the pre-determined selection criteria will then be admitted to the DPS. Individual Orders throughout the duration of the DPS will be awarded via competition during the second stage. Organisations admitted to the DPS should note they won't be invited to tender for competition(s) until they have signed the DPS Agreement which will be done electronically via Docusign. The DPS has been split in to 4 Category's as per the below and Suppliers are invited to bid for 1, more or all of the Category's listed. Category Number Category Title Category 1 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (with or without Passenger Assistant) Category 2 Special Educational Needs (with or without Passenger Assistant) Category 3 Adult Care Services (with or without Passenger Assistant) Category 4 Main stream Schools (with or without Passenger Assistant) In order to apply organisations must follow the steps laid out below; Step 1 - log in or register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Step 2 - Find the project and click on View Details Step 3 - Click on Express Interest Step 4 - If you are intending to bid click 'Opt In' if you aren't intending to bid click 'Opt Out' Step 5 - Download and fully complete all of the relevant documentation and upload your submission by 12 noon on 13th September 2024. Please ensure you allow plenty of time prior to the closing date to do this. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline, the Council will close the DPS for a short period to allow us time to evaluate initial submissions after which it will be re-opened as per the Instructions to Tenderers document. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Suppliers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Ten... Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (the DPS) for the provision of Transport Services. The DPS will commence on the 1st January 2025 and will continue for a core period of four (4) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years The DPS will be established and operate in accordance with Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations). The Council has published a contract notice in FTS and Potential Suppliers are now invited to express an interest in joining the DPS. Firstly, organisations apply by completing the Council's Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Organisations which satisfy the pre-determined selection criteria will then be admitted to the DPS. Individual Orders throughout the duration of the DPS will be awarded via competition during the second stage. Organisations admitted to the DPS should note they won't be invited to tender for competition(s) until they have signed the DPS Agreement which will be done electronically via Docusign. The DPS has been split in to 4 Category's as per the below and Suppliers are invited to bid for 1, more or all of the Category's listed. Category Number Category Title Category 1 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (with or without Passenger Assistant) Category 2 Special Educational Needs (with or without Passenger Assistant) Category 3 Adult Care Services (with or without Passenger Assistant) Category 4 Main stream Schools (with or without Passenger Assistant) In order to apply organisations must follow the steps laid out below; Step 1 - log in or register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Step 2 - Find the project and click on View Details Step 3 - Click on Express Interest Step 4 - If you are intending to bid click 'Opt In' if you aren't intending to bid click 'Opt Out' Step 5 - Download and fully complete all of the relevant documentation and upload your submission by 12 noon on 13th September 2024. Please ensure you allow plenty of time prior to the closing date to do this. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline, the Council will close the DPS for a short period to allow us time to evaluate initial submissions after which it will be re-opened as per the Instructions to Tenderers document. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Suppliers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. Please Note that TUPE may apply to individual Contracts placed under the DPS and this will be stated in the Mini Competition document. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Delivery Notes The DPS Agreement is for a core four (4) year period with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e49bad38-fc30-4a66-a642-6a3f92c41e8a | | 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 | 14 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £198,000,000 | | 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENT | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2024 at 16:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e49bad38-fc30-4a66-a642-6a3f92c41e8a - 14 Aug 2024 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e49bad38-fc30-4a66-a642-6a3f92c41e8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e49bad38-fc30-4a66-a642-6a3f92c41e8a 14th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## 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-c7eb87d1-36ee-48b3-947b-641df4e65ca0. 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