--- title: "Public Bus Services DPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b2c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b2c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b2c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b2c8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-19" --- # Public Bus Services DPS Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b2c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b2c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b2c8.json) ## Summary Oxfordshire County Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the 'Public Bus Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)', with the aim of enhancing the procurement of public transport services. This process is classified under the services category, specifically public road transport services (CPV code: 60112000). The tender stage is active, and applications will be accepted until 18th June 2021 for a contract period of up to 8 years, with services primarily required within the Oxfordshire region, although some routes may extend into neighbouring areas. The total value of this procurement is estimated at £80 million, utilising a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. This dynamic purchasing system presents lucrative opportunities for transport companies, particularly those specialising in public road transport services. Businesses capable of meeting the criteria for the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) and willing to engage in mini-competitions are well-positioned to benefit from this initiative. Given the duration of the contract and potential government funding for public transport initiatives, companies involved in providing efficient and reliable bus services may find significant growth opportunities within this procurement process. ## Notice Oxfordshire County Council ('the Council') invites applications to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Public Bus Services. The Council plans, procures and manages public transport services that are required through agreements with promoters of residential and commercial development schemes. From time to time, funds are also received from the Government for specific public transport initiatives such as may arise through the National Bus Strategy. We also manage the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) for our area, which allows for free travel for the elderly and some disability groups. The requirement for such arrangements varies by year depending on the funds available and the quantum of new development, together with the level and frequency of any Government funding support. The maximum contract length including extensions is 8 years. The Council is introducing a DPS to create a more efficient and responsive process for tendering public bus services. This involves the introduction of an electronic system 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. Services will mainly be required within the Oxfordshire boundary, although in some cases routes may extend into neighbouring authority areas. The DPS is open for applications between 18th June 2021 to June 2031. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Oxfordshire County Council ('the Council') invites applications to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Public Bus Services. The Council plans, procures and manages public transport services that are required through agreements with promoters of residential and commercial development schemes. From time to time, funds are also received from the Government for specific public transport initiatives such as may arise through the National Bus Strategy. We also manage the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) for our area, which allows for free travel for the elderly and some disability groups. The requirement for such arrangements varies by year depending on the funds available and the quantum of new development, together with the level and frequency of any Government funding support. The maximum contract length including extensions is 8 years. The Council is introducing a DPS to create a more efficient and responsive process for tendering public bus services. This involves the introduction of an electronic system 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. Services will mainly be required within the Oxfordshire boundary, although in some cases routes may extend into neighbouring authority areas. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011095-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 19 May 2021 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011095-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=57a5df74-a7b8-eb11-810c-005056b64545 ## 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-h6vhtk-02b2c8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b2c8.json.