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title: "TC076 - DPS for The Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Round 7"
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# TC076 - DPS for The Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Round 7

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef37ed9e-75e9-48ad-a447-903e4af750c2

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton has initiated an open procurement procedure for "TC076 - DPS for The Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Round 7". This tender, classified under the industry category "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" with a CPV code 60000000, is active and available for tender submissions until 4th September 2024, 16:00 BST. The contract period will commence on 16th September 2024 and end on 4th September 2025. This procurement process aims at establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) within the United Kingdom, specifically England. The estimated contract value is £2,000,000 GBP, and the primary procurement category is services. Bolton Council is seeking tenders under an open procedure, specifically designed to allow new providers to be appointed during the life of the framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as they are specifically highlighted for suitability. The open nature of this DPS allows businesses to join the framework at any time, providing ample opportunity for continuous business growth and the potential to gain consistent contracts within the transport service sector. Companies specializing in passenger transport services or possessing transport solutions that can meet the council's specifications will find this tender particularly advantageous. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and compliance with the service requirements outlined by Bolton Council will be well-positioned to capitalize on this lucrative opportunity.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders to be included on the Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services Round 5 which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. A Dynamic Purchasing System is, in effect, an open framework agreement to which new providers can apply to be appointed to during its life.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b6aa21-e3bd-466f-b60c-b1eba4863406 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 4 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | BOLTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b6aa21-e3bd-466f-b60c-b1eba4863406

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b6aa21-e3bd-466f-b60c-b1eba4863406
  5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=656e84ca-2c53-ef11-812e-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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