--- title: "All Age Transport Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042593" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042593" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042593.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042593.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING" published: "2023-12-14" --- # All Age Transport Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042593 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042593) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042593.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Ealing is seeking to procure an All Age Transport Dynamic Purchasing System for a range of transport services. The DPS is expected to start in April 2024 for a term of five years, with a possible extension of up to four additional years. The contracting authority aims to standardise service quality, reduce costs, and improve service efficiency in line with their commitment to sustainability. The procurement covers various lots for different types of transport vehicles and assistance services. The tender deadline for submissions is January 31, 2024, and the contract award is scheduled for April 1, 2024. This procurement tender by the London Borough of Ealing offers opportunities for transport service providers to engage in a long-term contract with potential for extension. Businesses specialising in passenger transport services, including vehicle hire with drivers and passenger assistance, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is a selective procedure with a focus on establishing a dynamic purchasing system to cater to evolving transport needs. Interested parties can apply for any combination of the eight available lots, with no limit on the number of providers that can participate. ## Notice The London Borough of Ealing (Contracting Authority) wishes to procure an All Age Transport DPS for a range of transport services. It is envisaged the DPS will commence in April 2024 for a term of five (5) years., with possibility of extension up to a further four (4) years Ealing faces multiple challenges in this area, including the need to standardise the quality of service across contractors, reduce the overall spend, and increase the efficiency of the services provided. Ealing is also committed to promoting a cleaner, greener borough and encouraging the use of low emission vehicles. As part of this service, Contractors are expected to operate a high-level service that caters for all the needs of the passengers and meets all current and future requirements of the contract, the Contracting Authority's policy and procedures and all relevant legislation. They will need to be able to supply appropriate, responsible, client-focused staff for all passengers, especially those with challenging needs. Contractors will also need to demonstrate that they can manage and support their Staff's professional conduct and ensure that they, as individuals, understand and meet the service standards. Contractor's will need to ensure there are robust formalised processes in place to ensure improvement where necessary. We are looking for Contractor's who will treat the Contracting Authority's, schools, parents/carers and the passengers as valued customers. They should be open in their communication with the Contracting Authority at operational and management levels. The Contracting Authority expects to be promptly informed of service delays, accidents, issues or changes to the contract requirements. Contractor's must also be able to effectively manage the performance of the contract at a strategic level, as well as analyse the current provision to ensure effective and innovative solutions. They will need to supply suitable vehicles dependent on the contract needs and there should also be strong contingency plans and arrangements in place to minimise interruptions in service due to unforeseen events. The Council is seeking to commission Transport services under the following 8 Lots via the DPS Lot 1 - Car 3 rear seats Lot 2 - MPV 5 - 6 rear seats Lot 3 - Minibus 7-16 seats Lot 4 - Coach 17-31 seats Lot 5 - Coach 32 Lot 6 - Tail lift vehicles suitable for wheelchair/s + seated passengers Lot 7 - Wheelchair Accessible Hackney Carriage Lot 8 - Passenger Assistants (PAs) Providers may apply for any combination of Lots. There is no limit on the number of providers who can be admitted. Additional providers can join the DPS during the term of the DPS, subject to their applications meeting the entry requirements. To access this opportunity please register your company on Atamis TM at https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/login and search for ref. CO141 ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Car 3 rear seats Lot 1 - Car 3 rear seats Renewal: Up to four years in any increment Lot 2 - MPV 5 - 6 rear seats Lot 2 - MPV 5 - 6 rear seats Renewal: Up to four years in any increment Lot 3 - Minibus 7 -16 seats Lot 3 - Minibus 7 -16 seats Renewal: Up to four years in any increment Lot 4 - Coach 17-31 seats Lot 4 - Coach 17-31 seats Renewal: Up to four years in any increment Lot 5 - Coach 32 + Lot 5 - Coach 32 + Renewal: Up to four years in any increment Lot 6 - Tail lift vehicles suitable for wheelchair/s + seated passengers Lot 6 - Tail lift vehicles suitable for wheelchair/s + seated passengers Renewal: Up to four years in any increment Lot 7 - Wheelchair Accessible Hackney Carriage Lot 7 - Wheelchair Accessible Hackney Carriage Renewal: Up to four years in any increment Lot 8 - Passenger Assistants (PAs) Lot 8 - Passenger Assistants (PAs) Renewal: Up to four years in any increment ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036779-2023 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £99,000,000 | | Lots value | £55,000,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 14 Dec 2023 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036779-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ealing.gov.uk - https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/login ## 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-042593. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042593.json.