---
title: "The Provision of Passenger Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028c32"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-21"
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# The Provision of Passenger Transport Services

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028c32

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process for "The Provision of Passenger Transport Services." This tender falls under the services industry, specifically covering taxi services, and has a total value of £5,000,000. The procurement method is open, and the tender period is set to end on 19 February 2021. The services are intended to cater to both adults and children, particularly focusing on individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) among other vulnerable groups. Interested parties are encouraged to join through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal, located in Oldbury, UK, where they can register their interest and access necessary documents.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for transport companies specialising in passenger services, especially those experienced in providing services to vulnerable groups. Businesses that operate in the taxi services sector, hire of passenger vehicles with drivers, or non-scheduled passenger transport would be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) allows for multiple providers to join throughout its duration, increasing chances for businesses to secure contracts as requirements evolve over the next four years.

## Notice

The Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services for adults and children and those with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children, children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Stage1 Potential Providers wishing to join the DPS shall complete a Selection Questionnaire that is standard for all Potential Providers. All SQ submissions are evaluated on a pass fail basis to establish the Providers general capability to undertake the work. The evaluation reviews aspects of the Providers standing and ability based on this evaluation is either accepted onto the DPS or rejected. In the event of rejection the Provider can request feedback to enable them to re-apply at any stage during the validity period. All Providers who meet the selection criteria as stated in the SQ will be admitted to the DPS. There is no limit on the number of Providers that may join the DPS and can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. Providers that have been excluded or rejected at any time may resubmit their updated details during the lifetime of the DPS.The publication of the SQ does not commit the Council to award any contract pursuant to any procurement process

Renewal: It is anticipated that this requirement will be retendered in four years time

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001244-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2021 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001244-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

## Provenance

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