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title: "CA12794 - Student Transport DPS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d45a7507-c37d-4356-924c-eec4c1534363"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED"
published: "2023-08-24"
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# CA12794 - Student Transport DPS

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d45a7507-c37d-4356-924c-eec4c1534363

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium is planning a tender for the creation of a Student Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The tender involves setting up regional lots to cater to members primarily from the further education sector. Deadline for engagement is 24th November 2023. The main procurement category is transport services (excluding waste transport), with delivery addresses including various locations in the UK and internationally.

This tender by Crescent Purchasing Limited presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, especially those interested in providing student transport services. The DPS structure allows for flexibility in meeting specific member requirements at the call-off stage. Businesses capable of serving regional lots across the UK and internationally are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Crescent Purchasing Consortium are seeking infomation from suppliers in advance of setting up a Student Transport DPS. The DPS will be used by our members who are predominately from the further education sector. More infomation about CPC can be found here: https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/ The DPS will be split into regional lots and each member will define their specific requirements at call off stage. The future lot structure and scope may vary from this in line with what is appropriate for the market. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - North East Lot 2: Lot 2 - North West Lot 3: Lot 3 - Yorkshire and the Humber Lot 4: Lot 4 - East Midlands Lot 5: Lot 5 - West Midlands Lot 6: Lot 6 - East of England Lot 7: Lot 7 - London Lot 8: Lot 8 - South East Lot 9: Lot 9 - South West Lot 10: Lot 10 - Wales Lot 11: Lot 11 - Scotland Lot 12: Lot 12 - Northern Ireland To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA12794. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA12794 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdebc66f-cdd1-48d8-b872-d2dcb7e5bf90 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 10:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdebc66f-cdd1-48d8-b872-d2dcb7e5bf90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdebc66f-cdd1-48d8-b872-d2dcb7e5bf90
  24th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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