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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School Transport including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Vulnerable Adults Transport"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School Transport including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Vulnerable Adults Transport

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-def8ce08-bfbe-4d49-a26e-5d5d07d66275

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## Summary

Trafford Council is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School Transport, which also includes services for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Vulnerable Adults. This procurement, falling under the category of Road transport services, is taking place in the North West of England. The tender was published on 17 April 2020, and the tender period concluded on 22 May 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2020 and will last until 31 August 2024, with a budget amounting to £52 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those that cater to vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have experience in providing safe and reliable transport solutions for children and adults with various needs would be ideally suited to compete. Companies operating in the minicab, minibus, Hackney Carriage, and multi-purpose vehicle sectors may find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities.

## Notice

The STAR Authorities (Trafford, Rochdale, Stockport & Tameside) are looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for Home to School Transport including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Vulnerable Adults Transport. The DPS requires transportation of both children and adults on various regular scheduled and ad hoc journeys in minicabs, minibuses, Hackney Carriages, tail lift vehicles and multi-purpose vehicles (MPV's). Clients using the service may be vulnerable and may have learning disabilities, behavioural problems, sensory and/or hearing difficulties, an autistic spectrum condition or another physical disability. All documentation and requirements are contained within the tender package

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc9d01d-b06d-4cf6-a17f-8442d8a3112b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,000,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CAR 2000; COACH OPTIONS; CONNECT CARS (UK; DH MINICOACH HIRE; PREMIER; SELECTIVE EXECUTIVE TRAVEL; STREAMLINE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2020 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc9d01d-b06d-4cf6-a17f-8442d8a3112b
- 17 Apr 2020 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b9b985-130e-4624-b83a-27d0eca399e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc9d01d-b06d-4cf6-a17f-8442d8a3112b
  19th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b9b985-130e-4624-b83a-27d0eca399e6
  17th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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