---
title: "SEND Transport DPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045180"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045180.json"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-30"
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# SEND Transport DPS

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045180

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## Summary

Medway Council, a regional authority based in Chatham, UK, is in the process of updating its tender for the SEND Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the procurement category of services, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage. Initially launched in April 2024, the DPS aims to provide home-to-school transport for SEND pupils, with potential future expansions. The deadline for tender submissions was set for 13th May 2024 at 12:00 BST. This initiative is part of Medway Council's commitment to delivering flexible, high-quality transport solutions to support the community effectively and responsibly.

This procurement offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to collaborate with Medway Council, facilitating growth and the possibility of future expansions within the sector. Ideal candidates for this tender are companies that can provide cost-effective and flexible transport solutions, which align with public service provision. The procurement method being used is a restricted procedure, encouraging selective submission via electronic portals like the Kent Business Portal. Engaging in this DPS could enhance a business’s portfolio while contributing to high-impact community services.

## Notice

The provision of transport services for SEND pupils.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Medway Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of home to school SEND Transport. Medway Council is ambitious for all members of its community and strives to give them the best chance in life to be confident and resilient individuals, successful, effective contributors and responsible citizens. Medway Council is seeking to commission high-quality, cost-effective transport provision with flexible opportunities for travel assistance. As a Council we are committed to working in partnership with contractors to achieve the required outcomes for members of our community as outlined in this specification. This DPS will initially be for travel assistance from home to school, with the opportunity to increase the offer to wider members of the community and enabling the development of a total transport DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061052-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MEDWAY |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 15:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061052-2025
- 11 Apr 2024 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011823-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/96B74H42ZT

## Provenance

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