--- title: "Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) CPU2014" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed1750cb-8864-4761-930a-eb58a939e5cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed1750cb-8864-4761-930a-eb58a939e5cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed1750cb-8864-4761-930a-eb58a939e5cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed1750cb-8864-4761-930a-eb58a939e5cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-20" --- # Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) CPU2014 Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed1750cb-8864-4761-930a-eb58a939e5cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed1750cb-8864-4761-930a-eb58a939e5cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed1750cb-8864-4761-930a-eb58a939e5cb.json) ## Summary Oxfordshire County Council is inviting applicants to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Supported Transport services, identified as "Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) CPU2014". This procurement falls within the road transport services industry and will primarily take place within the Oxfordshire area, with potential services extending into neighbouring counties. The tender period is currently active, and applications must be submitted by 23rd April 2019. The contract period is set to begin on 1st July 2019 and will last for four years, concluding on 30th June 2023. This selective procurement process aims to create a more efficient tendering environment for essential transport services, encompassing mainstream home to school transport, special education needs transport, and social care transport. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services. With Oxfordshire County Council issuing over 1500 unique routes annually, businesses that can provide reliable transport solutions, including those tailored to vulnerable groups such as the elderly and individuals with disabilities, will be well-suited to compete. The DPS framework allows successful applicants to engage in mini-competitions for various service requirements, fostering a competitive marketplace that encourages innovation and quality in the provision of supported transport services. ## Notice Oxfordshire County Council ('the Council') invites Applicants to apply to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Supported Transport services. The purpose of Supported Transport is to plan, procure and manage transport services that are required to transport members of the public to essential amenities in the county, such as mainstream and special schools and social care establishments. The service also facilitates transport for some isolated communities through community transport initiatives and its own Comet Bus. We also manage the concessionary fares scheme, which allows for free travel for the elderly and some disability groups. The service typically procures over 1500 unique routes over the course of a year, ranging from procuring just a single journey to a long-term arrangement over several years. Longer term requirements for mainstream special schools range from 4 to 6 years. The maximum contract length including extensions is 8 years. The Council is introducing a DPS to create a more efficient process for tendering Supported Transport. This will involve introducing an electronic system known as DPS where Applicants will pre-qualify via a Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ). Successful Applicants will be invited to tender for services during a Call-Off mini competition. The Service Categories covered by the DPS are: * Mainstream home to school transport; * Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND) transport; * Social Care transport Services will mainly be required within the Oxfordshire boundary and in some cases within bordering counties. Out of county services for the Service Categories defined above will also be tendered through the DPS. For more detailed information and guidance on the DPS please see the DPS Introduction and Guidance Document published with this SSQ. The DPS period will be four years commencing on 1st July 2019. Additional information: Application: Applicants should apply using the online Proactis system accessed via the South East Business Portal. Admission: To be awarded on to the DPS, Applicants must meet the selection criteria set out in the SSQ. Applicants will be assessed in 3 Phases: * Phase 1: Mandatory Criteria (Pass/Fail) * Phase 2: Technical & Professional Ability (70% pass threshold) * Phase 3: Economic & Financial Standing ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6dba131-237b-47a3-a95c-db6c4abd5e19 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000,000 | | 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX1 1ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2019 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6dba131-237b-47a3-a95c-db6c4abd5e19 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6dba131-237b-47a3-a95c-db6c4abd5e19 20th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed1750cb-8864-4761-930a-eb58a939e5cb. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed1750cb-8864-4761-930a-eb58a939e5cb.json.