--- title: "21034 Social and Education transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System 2021 (DN559834)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02db30" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02db30" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02db30.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02db30.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-23" --- # 21034 Social and Education transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System 2021 (DN559834) Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02db30 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02db30) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02db30.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council are inviting tenders for the 21034 Social and Education Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System 2021, supporting mainly regional transport needs across the county. This project is categorised under transport services and uses a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system (DPS). The councils aim to facilitate the transportation of children and adults with various social care needs. Key locations include South Cambridgeshire, Cambridge City, and Peterborough amongst others. While the DPS is operational, suppliers can join the DPS during bi-weekly onboarding sessions every month. The current tender period concludes on 30th August 2026. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in handling diverse client groups. Businesses ranging from small taxi operators to larger bus and coach service providers can find various openings, divided into lots such as taxis, mini buses, and high dependency ambulance services. This provides a platform not only for established businesses with existing infrastructure but also for new operators willing to meet the licensing requirements, ensuring a fair chance to secure contracts valued significantly. The dynamic onboarding process ensures regular opportunities to participate, encouraging ongoing business growth and ecosystem development. ## Notice This DPS is for delivery of home to school and social care transport services. This transport will be for a range of client groups including (but not limited to), pupils (to/from mainstream and special educational needs establishments), children's social care service users and adult social care service users. These services will be for Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council primarily, though other local authorities and public bodies within Cambridgeshire may also access services. This solution shall offer one Platform to service providers to bid for work for Home to School transport services both mainstream and SEND, Children's social care and Adult social care transport services across the County. The estimated value of the DPS is approximately PS30 million per annum, thus representing a Page 5 to 21 total potential value of PS300,000,000 over the maximum ten year term. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 - 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight). ### Lot Information Taxis - Up to and Including 8 Seater vehicles For vehicles up to 8 Seaters to provide transport services as required by the DPS. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 - 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight). Options: The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 - 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight). Renewal: The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. Mini Buses up to 17 seats This lot is for Mini buses up to 17 seats for services advertised under this DPS. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 - 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight). Options: The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 - 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight). Renewal: The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. Buses and Coaches greater than 17 Seats This lot is for Buses & Coaches greater than 17 seats for services advertised under this DPS. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 - 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight). Options: The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 - 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight). Renewal: The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. High Dependency (ambulance) vehicles This lot is for High Dependency (ambulance) vehicles for services advertised under this DPS The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 - 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight). Options: The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 - 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight). Renewal: The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. Short Notice and Ad hoc Journeys This lot is open to all vehicle classes, though will benefit those who have a flexible and responsive business model as the contracts advertised under this Lot will be of Short Notice and Ad hoc in nature. This lot will be be further divided in to a further 7 sub-lots of the geographical area: a) South Cambridgeshire b) Cambridge City c) Peterborough d) East Cambridgeshire e) Huntingdonshire f) Fenland g) Out of county The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 - 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight). Options: The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 - 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight). Renewal: The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042482-2025 | | 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 | 23 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000,000 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Peterborough | | Delivery location | TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles - 34114121 - Ambulances - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2025 at 15:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042482-2025 - 9 Aug 2024 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025273-2024 - 13 Apr 2022 at 14:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009928-2022 - 31 Aug 2021 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021441-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=815100fd-c585-ec11-8110-005056b64545 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=815100fd-c585-ec11-8110-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/business/business-with-the-council/education-and-social-care-transport-service-opportunities - https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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