---
title: "DPS for Home To School Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c27a"
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buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2023-04-21"
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# DPS for Home To School Transport

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c27a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Home To School Transport, initiated by Blackburn with Darwen. It falls under the 'Transport services' industry category. The DPS framework agreement is active with a value of £3,500,000. The tender, known as DN666729, is in the selective procurement stage. The deadline for submissions is April 20, 2027. Businesses offering transport services, especially in the education sector, are well-suited to compete in this procurement opportunity.

Blackburn with Darwen, as the buying organisation, is facilitating this opportunity. The DPS allows operators meeting the framework agreement criteria to bid for specific routes throughout the four-year contract period. Electronic submissions are required, with details available at http://www.the-chest.org.uk. This process can attract transport service providers seeking long-term contracts in the education sector, providing growth opportunities for businesses with capabilities in home to school transport services.

## Notice

This is a four year DPS framework agreement under which we will run further competitions for home to school transport services. All operators that meet the criteria to be on the framework agreement will get the opportunity to bid in further competitions for specific routes at any time during the DPS.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a four year DPS framework agreement under which we will run further competitions for home to school transport services. All operators that meet the criteria to be on the framework agreement will get the opportunity to bid in further competitions for specific routes at any time during the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011429-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011429-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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