--- title: "TC076 - DPS for The Provision of Passenger Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc4d4f5d-37a7-4de7-8ed4-d10266471196" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc4d4f5d-37a7-4de7-8ed4-d10266471196" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc4d4f5d-37a7-4de7-8ed4-d10266471196.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc4d4f5d-37a7-4de7-8ed4-d10266471196.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON" published: "2020-04-07" --- # TC076 - DPS for The Provision of Passenger Transport Services Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc4d4f5d-37a7-4de7-8ed4-d10266471196 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc4d4f5d-37a7-4de7-8ed4-d10266471196) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc4d4f5d-37a7-4de7-8ed4-d10266471196.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Bolton is currently inviting tenders for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services, with a total contract value of £10,000,000. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically dealing with taxi services and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The tender period is active until 7th May 2020, after which the contract is set to commence on 5th September 2020 and will run for five years until 4th September 2025. The services will be required within the North West region of England, utilising a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide transport services. Businesses specialising in passenger transport, including taxi services, will find this DPS a valuable framework to establish ongoing relationships with the Borough Council of Bolton. As the system reopens for new providers periodically, there will be multiple avenues for businesses to enter and compete within the market as demand arises. ## 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 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. During this period new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Dynamic Purchasing System. During this period, the Dynamic Purchasing System will re-open intermittently, during which periods new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Dynamic Purchasing System. It is envisaged that the Dynamic Purchasing System will be re-opened as and when there is a requirement by the Authority for further provision. The term of the Dynamic Purchasing System will be for 5 years. It is intended for the Dynamic Purchasing System to commence on 5th September 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b855efb-c227-4178-9aaa-b04bcc2bd158 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Sep 2020 - 4 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2020 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b855efb-c227-4178-9aaa-b04bcc2bd158 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b855efb-c227-4178-9aaa-b04bcc2bd158 7th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=793663a5-d478-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Link to the Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bolton.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-fc4d4f5d-37a7-4de7-8ed4-d10266471196. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc4d4f5d-37a7-4de7-8ed4-d10266471196.json.