--- title: "0763 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f137" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f137" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f137.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f137.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-28" --- # 0763 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f137 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f137) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f137.json) ## Summary Essex County Council is currently conducting a tender for the "0763 - ECC Passenger Transport DPS" as part of a selective procurement method, aimed at establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for Local Bus services. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on the provision of motor vehicles designed for the transport of ten or more persons. The procurement is situated in the UKH3 region and is actively seeking providers who will adhere to the contract specifications. The tender period is set to conclude on 2nd January 2022, with key considerations for potential bidders including the necessity to register on the ECC Accounts Payable system. This tender can create significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the transport sector, particularly for those specialised in providing passenger services, including education transport and social care transport. Companies that offer bus services, especially those that can fulfill statutory and discretionary transportation needs, would be ideally suited to participate. The flexible terms of the Dynamic Purchasing System also allow for renewal options, providing successful bidders with the potential for ongoing contracts in a regional authority context. ## Notice Essex County Council is seeking to appoint providers to a Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver Local Bus services as detailed in the contract specifications. Bidders will also be required to register on the ECC Accounts Payable system. Essex County Council is required to provide transportation services and assistants for passengers who qualify under statutory and discretionary policies. These services include, but are not limited to, Education transport including Mainstream Education, Special Educational Needs transport, Adult Day Care Centres and Services. In addition, Essex County Council is required to consider the provision of bus services where they are not provided by the private sector on a commercial basis. Lots are split by type and specialism. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Mainstream Transport Transport for children to mainstream schools Renewal: The term of the DPS Agreement shall be 2 years with the option to extend by such period(s) as it may specify in written notice and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided the total number of extension period(s) shall not exceed 24 months. To end 02/01/2024 Social Care (Adults and Children) Transport The term of the DPS Agreement shall be 2 years with the option to extend by such period(s) as it may specify in written notice and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided the total number of extension period(s) shall not exceed 24 months. To end 02/01/2024 Renewal: The term of the DPS Agreement shall be 2 years with the option to extend by such period(s) as it may specify in written notice and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided the total number of extension period(s) shall not exceed 24 months. To end 02/01/2024 Special Educational Needs Transport The term of the DPS Agreement shall be 2 years with the option to extend by such period(s) as it may specify in written notice and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided the total number of extension period(s) shall not exceed 24 months. To end 02/01/2024 Renewal: The term of the DPS Agreement shall be 2 years with the option to extend by such period(s) as it may specify in written notice and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided the total number of extension period(s) shall not exceed 24 months. To end 02/01/2024 Local Bus Services Provision of local bus services where they are not provided on a commercial basis. Renewal: The term of the DPS Agreement shall be 2 years with the option to extend by such period(s) as it may specify in written notice and may do so on as many occasions as it shall think fit provided the total number of extension period(s) shall not exceed 24 months. To end 02/01/2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027082-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2020 - 2 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 28 Oct 2021 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027082-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=d7c07819-ed37-ec11-810e-005056b64545 - https://www.essex.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-h6vhtk-02f137. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f137.json.