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title: "Home to School Transport for children, young people and adults (4-25 years). Contract Award quarter 1 2023"
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# Home to School Transport for children, young people and adults (4-25 years). Contract Award quarter 1 2023

Buyer: DUDLEY MBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4e6198b-38e7-41c9-b764-47ce9fafa601

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Home to School Transport for children, young people and adults (4-25 years)" has been completed by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DUDLEY MBC). The award was part of a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the period from 1st September 2023 to 30th November 2023. The procurement focused on hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers, specifically in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process was selective and utilised a call-off from the DPS, which remains open until 30th June 2027. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 31st August 2023, with the contract running from 1st September 2023 to 30th November 2023. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the status marked as complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing transportation services, especially those with vehicles such as cars, MPVs, minibuses, and accessible vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the favourable suitability criteria. The contracts have been awarded to several local suppliers, underlining potential partnership and business growth opportunities within the region and the industry. Businesses specialising in passenger transport services with capabilities to meet diverse transportation needs, including special requirements for young children and adults with disabilities, would find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in this DPS not only opens immediate business opportunities but also positions companies for future contracts under the system, fostering longer-term growth and stability.

## Notice

This notice is a contract award for quarter 1, 01 September 2023 - 30 November 2023, for Home to School Transport for Children, Young People and Adults (4-25 years). DPS is open until 30 June 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79b855b-fa7c-41a0-843b-02cdab1c2dc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,040,873 |
| 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 | DUDLEY MBC |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 21 |
| Supplier names | A TO Z MINIBUSES; CASTLE CARS DUDLEY; CENTRAL CARS DUDLEY; CROWN TAXI'S 24; DUDLEY CARS; ELITE TRANSFERS; FASTLINE TAXIS; FETCH SKYLINE; FIVE STAR TAXIS & MINIBUSES; FST MANAGEMENT SERVICES; IH TRAVELS; M.M TRAVEL; MERRY HILL PRIVATE HIRE; ONE 4 YOU SERVICES; REGAL CABS; RH TRAVELS; SKYWAYS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL; STS (SPECIALIST TRANSPORT SERVICES; SUPER TAXIS; T&T TRAVELS; WHITE STAR TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79b855b-fa7c-41a0-843b-02cdab1c2dc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79b855b-fa7c-41a0-843b-02cdab1c2dc0
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ProjectManage/3408
  The Council are seeking service providers to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to provide a diverse range of transportation for the adults and children (4-25). Vehicles are to include: cars, MPVs, minibuses, small and large accessible vehicles capable of transporting wheelchair users, larger buses and coaches of all sizes. The Council has a statutory duty to meet the transport needs of individuals based on their assessment of need and when related eligibility criteria are met.

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