---
title: "Passenger Transport DPS 2024 - 2034"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04071e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-02"
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# Passenger Transport DPS 2024 - 2034

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04071e

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has initiated a selective procurement process for the "Passenger Transport DPS 2024 - 2034" under the services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a total contract value of £350 million. The tender period ends on January 31, 2034. The buying organisation has provided detailed information about the tender on their website. The procurement method is a restricted procedure with dynamic purchasing system and electronic auction capabilities.

This tender for passenger transport services presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport industry, especially those providing public road transport services. Companies well-versed in operating transportation services for various passenger needs, including school transport and social care, would be well-suited to compete for the different lots available. The 10-year duration of the Dynamic Purchasing System allows flexibility for both existing operators and new entrants to participate at any time during the contract period.

## Notice

This is a new DPS - existing operators will need to apply and new operators are welcomed. Tender documents are all available on www.the-chest.org.uk Please raise any questions on the Chest.

### Lot Information

8 seats and under

for vehicle and driver 8 seats and under - home to school, social care . Vehicles may be required to be wheelchair accessible and passenger assistants may also be required for some call offs. Additional information: Applicants must apply on the Chest. This is a DPS which will run for 10 years and applicants can apply at any time.

9 seats and over

for vehicle and driver 9 seats and over - home to school, social care . Vehicles may be required to be wheelchair accessible and passenger assistants may also be required for some call offs. Additional information: Applicants must apply on the Chest. This is a DPS which will run for 10 years and applicants can apply at any time.

Local Bus

To cover Local Bus contracts but also any future requirement for non-school related transport including but not limited to demand response transport or similar or ad hoc bus journeys including schools (for example day trips). Additional information: Applicants must apply on the Chest. This is a DPS which will run for 10 years and applicants can apply at any time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028975-2023 |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2034 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | DPS readvertised in approx 10 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2023 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028975-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://the-chest.org.uk
- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=acc3b2c3-2326-ee11-8123-005056b64545

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