--- title: "WSCC - JS - Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f0c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f0c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f0c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f0c7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-27" --- # WSCC - JS - Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f0c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f0c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f0c7.json) ## Summary West Sussex County Council is planning a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of passenger transport services, with an expected opening for applications in January 2022. The procurement is categorised under services and focuses on taxi services (CPV Code: 60120000). The DPS aims to support the transport needs of various service users, including those with special educational needs and vulnerable adults, across West Sussex and beyond. The anticipated value of the services is £175 million, and the initial term of the DPS is set for five years, with a possible extension of two years. Key communications regarding this process and dates will be available on the Council's e-sourcing portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those offering vehicles up to 8 passenger seats, vehicles with 9 or more passenger seats, and specialist transport services. Companies that provide additional support, such as passenger assistants or medically trained personnel, would also find this tender relevant. The dynamic nature of the DPS means that participating businesses can look forward to continuous engagements and potential long-term contracts with West Sussex County Council, allowing for growth in service provision within the region. ## Notice West Sussex County Council (the Council) plan and procure passenger transport services for service users to and from various establishments within and outside of West Sussex. It is the Council's intention to operate a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the future provision of these services. It is anticipated that the DPS will be open for applications from January 2022 with further competitions starting on 01 April 2022. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council's Transport Coordination team (in Place Services) plan and procure transport on behalf of children and vulnerable adults to and from establishments in West Sussex and beyond. Additionally, other teams in the Council commission ad-hoc, urgent and specialist transport to meet the needs of residents such as during major incidents. The broad categories of Service User who receive transport from the Council include but are not limited to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Mainstream, Adult Services, Alternative Provision College (APC), Looked After Children (LAC).A Service User may require a Passenger Assistant, parent, school staff, or nurse to accompany them on a journey. Vehicle requirements typically include cars, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), standard and wheelchair accessible minibuses and coaches. Occasionally specialist vehicles will be required including ambulances and secure transport.The DPS will be split into the following categories:-- Category 1 - Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats-- Category 2 - Vehicles with 9 passenger seats or more -- Category 3 - Specialist Transport Passenger Assistants and/or medically trained personnel may be requested by the Council to support Service Users on any Category.It is anticipated that the initial term of the DPS will be 5 years, with an option to extend by one period of 24 months (2 years), taking the full term of the DPS to 7 years. More information will be published on the Council's e-sourcing portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/HomeThe procurement of public buses is out of scope of the proposed DPS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026970-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 27 Oct 2021 at 17:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026970-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/HomeThe - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current - https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/ ## 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-02f0c7. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f0c7.json.