--- title: "DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04872f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04872f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04872f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04872f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-08" --- # DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2 Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04872f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04872f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04872f.json) ## Summary Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is actively procuring a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of education and social care transport services. This procurement, categorised under the industry of passenger transport vehicle hire with drivers, targets a range of service needs including buses, taxis, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The DPS is structured into five lots based on vehicle capacity, ranging from 4-seat vehicles to vehicles accommodating more than 50 seats. This initiative, currently in the tender stage, operates under a restricted procedure and holds a substantial budget of £16,000,000 spread over an initial duration of five years, with potential extensions of up to 24 months, subject to performance. All procurement documentation and tender applications are accessible and managed through the eTenderWales portal. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to secure long-term contracts with a regional authority. Companies with capabilities in providing various types and sizes of passenger vehicles—especially those with experience in non-scheduled and special-purpose transport services—would find this tender particularly beneficial. Additionally, the scope to cater to specific requirements such as wheelchair accessibility could further broaden business prospects within the county of Merthyr Tydfil. With clear criteria focusing predominantly on pricing, competitive businesses adept at cost management and service efficiency stand to gain through sustained revenue and market presence by participating in this DPS. ## Notice Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The DPS Supplier Qualification Questionnaire (SQQ) will remain available for the duration of the DPS. The requirements will cover bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS will be structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out this procurement process. To access the tender documentation please visit https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ### Lot Information 4 - 8 Seat Vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 4 and 8 seats. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. 9 - 16 Seat Vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 9 and 16 seats. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. 17 - 49 Seat Vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 17 and 49 seats. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. 50+ Seat vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of more than 50 seats. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to wheelchair accessible vehicles. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024958-2024 | | 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2031 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 7 years (84 months) | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF47 8AN | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare | | Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 8 Aug 2024 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024958-2024 - 2 Aug 2024 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024311-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.merthyr.gov.uk - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0347 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.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-04872f. 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