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title: "DPS for Home to School Transport"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-09-03"
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# DPS for Home to School Transport

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec35e3b6-5c25-4611-83cf-7f23b1f30297

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is currently inviting tenders for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home to School Transport, with a total value of £25 million. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The tender was published on 3rd September 2018, and submissions will be accepted until 23rd August 2028. The services will be delivered within the city of Southampton, with the contract commencing on 24th August 2028 and concluding on 23rd August 2038.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in logistics and passenger services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. Companies that operate vehicles of varying sizes, especially those capable of providing transport for school children, will find this contract particularly suited to their services.

## Notice

The Council wishes to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a range of services to provide Home to School Transport within the city of Southampton. This includes provision of up to 4 seat vehicles, 5-8 seat and 9 seat and over vehicles with driver. Additional information: To access bidding documents please use link below: https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/participant_public_ojeu.cfm?recordID=332

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89182727-16f0-41e6-ba25-18ec40aee629 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Dynamic Purchasing System |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2028 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2028 - 23 Aug 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2018 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89182727-16f0-41e6-ba25-18ec40aee629

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89182727-16f0-41e6-ba25-18ec40aee629
  3rd September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/participant_public_ojeu.cfm?recordID=332

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