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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Services"
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buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Services

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da0032c5-6cea-4009-88db-55a2724dc10c

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services, operating from 9th April 2025 to 28th October 2028. This initiative focuses on various transport needs including Home to School, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), and community transport across England. The procurement was handled through an open procedure, reaching the award stage as of 25th April 2025, with total contract values amounting to £75 million, excluding VAT. While the initial tender period closed on 12th March 2025, providers remain eligible to join the DPS throughout its duration. The awarded contracts cover the specified contract period and align with the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport).

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the passenger transport sector. The DPS structure allows continual admission, making it particularly accessible to SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their market presence. Various suppliers, both large and small, have successfully partaken in this system, showcasing the potential for diverse business growth. Engaging in this procurement process can provide businesses with a competitive platform to secure recurring service contracts within Cumberland Council's expansive transport network.

## Notice

Cumberland Council is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the provision of Passenger Transport Services which includes, but not limited to, Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Pupil Referral Units, and Health, Care and Communities Transport. The council intends to set up the DPS from 9th April 2025 to 28th October 2028 and admittance of new providers will be all year round. There are no further extensions. It will be a two-stage process: during the first stage interested Tenderers must meet the council's selection criteria in order to be admitted onto the system. Contracts are awarded during the second stage of the process. In stage two the council will invite Tenderers successfully admitted on the DPS to bid for contracts (routes). Providers can join the DPS at any point in time. Contracts will be of varying lengths. The total value for the duration of the DPS, from start date to end date, will not exceed PS75M, excluding VAT. Details of expenditure and extension periods are indicative only. Admittance onto the DPS is NOT a guarantee of work and opportunities will be published following the call off procedure. A decision may be made at the Council's sole discretion to carry out transport provision in house. For further details, and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use the council's online procurement portal The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk Registration on The Chest is free of charge. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on the chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40f1111-ada3-45c0-b566-c850ab49d7c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2025 - 28 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000,000 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 97 |
| Supplier names | 24X7; 3D TRAVEL; A TAXI; AAA TAXI'S; ABLETRAVEL OF CUMBRIA; ADL TRAVEL; ALEX TAXIS; ALSTON TAXIS; AMBLE COACHES; ANDREW BRITTON T/A BRITTON TRAVEL; ATKINSONS OF BRAMPTON; BEELINE TAXIS; BENS TAXIS; BLENCATHRA TAXIS; BLUE STAR TAXIS (KENDAL; BORDER TAXI'S CARLISLE; CARLISLE 247365 TAXIS; CHRIS SAUNDERS TAXI; CITY TAXIS; CRIFFEL VUE PRIVATE HIRE; CUMBRIA AIRPORT TAXIS; CUMBRIA COACHES; CUMBRIA COUNCIL; D AND G PRIVATE HIRE; D TRAVEL.; DAVIDSON MINIBUSES; DOWNTON TRAVEL; ELLENVALE COACH; FELL VIEW PRIVATE HIRE; FERDI OZKAN TAXIS; FREEFONE TAXIS; FTS COACH HIRE; FURNESS OF KESWICK; FUTURE PRIVATE HIRE TAXIS; GH A2B TAXIS; GO NORTH EAST; GOSFORTH TAXIS; GTBTRANSPORTSERVICES; HERDWICK TRAVEL; HERON TRAVEL; HOBANS CONTRACTING CARS; HUTTON HIRE; IRVING OF DALSTON; IRVING'S COACH HIRE; IRVINGS TAXI HIRE; JD COACHES CUMBRIA; JUST AIRPORTS; JUSTCABS; K & FM & C JOHNSON; K CARS KENDAL (UK; LAKESIDE PRIVATE HIRE; LEE VENUS; LEW'S TAXIS; M & I TRAVEL; M&V CARS; MANDM TAXIS; MARYPORTTRAVEL; METCALFE COACHES; METRO TAXIS; MINIBUS SERVICES; MITCHELLS MINI COACHES; MOUNTAIN GOAT; N & C TAXI SERVICES; N C TRAVEL (CUMBRIA; NIGHT AIRPORT TAXIS; NO NAME TRAVEL; P&J TRAVEL.; PAUL CASEY; PAUL T MILLER ENTERPRISES; PAULS TAXIS; PERKINS TRAVEL; PETE'S TAXIS; PH TRAVEL; PLUMLINE COACHES; POTSY'S CARS; R & L TAXIS; R & R TRAVEL; REAYS COACHES; RICKYS TRAVEL; S. H. BROWNRIGG; SAL'S CARS; SCARR`S CARS; SCLAKES TAXIS; SPENCER GRAHAM COACHES; STAGECOACH CUMBRIA AND NORTH LANCASHIRE; STAINBURN TRAVEL; T S PRIVATE HIRE; TABS CARS; TELFORD'S COACHES; THE TRAVELLERS CHOICE; THOMASON TRAVEL; TRIPLETTT CUMBRIA; UK NI TRANSPORT; VINCE SHARPE; WILLIAM SIM AND SON; WLC TRAVEL; WRIGHT BROS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40f1111-ada3-45c0-b566-c850ab49d7c8
- 18 Feb 2025 at 18:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec67079-8f5d-470d-ac25-d3d3a4308dae
- 17 Feb 2025 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ecef70d-427b-4df8-bfe9-188fde674b46
- 17 Feb 2025 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647256f3-4b39-4797-b837-6bbdb97ca855
- 10 Feb 2025 at 17:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b828a1-6ac9-4cdc-a686-0d14d7c3952d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40f1111-ada3-45c0-b566-c850ab49d7c8
  25th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec67079-8f5d-470d-ac25-d3d3a4308dae
  18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ecef70d-427b-4df8-bfe9-188fde674b46
  17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647256f3-4b39-4797-b837-6bbdb97ca855
  17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b828a1-6ac9-4cdc-a686-0d14d7c3952d
  10th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

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