--- title: "Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys, Mid Wales" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-18" --- # Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys, Mid Wales Buyer: POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e6.json) ## Summary Powys County Council has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services across the County of Powys, Mid Wales. This procurement falls under the industry category of road transport services (CPV 60100000) and is conducted via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), offering a flexible and responsive procurement method. This DPS will run initially for six years, with the potential for extensions in line with performance and budget confirmations, and will conclude no later than 23rd February 2029. Interested operators are invited to participate at any time during the DPS's life. The tender process is currently in the tender update stage as of 18th February 2025. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for qualified transport operators, particularly those specialising in taxi services, minibuses, and buses. Companies that can offer reliable, safe, and cost-effective transport solutions are well-positioned to benefit, especially those capable of handling home-to-school transport, additional learning needs, and local bus services. Participation in the DPS allows businesses to be included in an approved list of operators, increasing their opportunities to compete for transport routes and contracts throughout Powys. With an estimated annual expenditure of £150 million GBP and around 1.1 million passengers transported annually, this tender offers substantial business potential, particularly for consortia that can meet the technical and insurance requirements set forth by Powys County Council. ## Notice The Council is offering an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced transport operators to participate in a DPS for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys. The purpose of the Dynamic Purchasing System is to allow the Council to assemble and maintain an approved list of operators for the above stipulated services, and to offer a more flexible and responsive procurement. The Dynamic Purchase System will run for an initial period of 6 (six) years, with an option to be extended for a further period or periods, subject to performance and budget confirmations. The council reserves the right to further extend this Dynamic Purchasing System if the need arises in-line with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Taxi's up to 7 seats Powys County Council is offering an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced transport operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys.The Council currently transports approximately 7,000 pupils to high schools (including some out-of-county), primary schools, and two further education sites across the county. Additionally, around 1,100,000 passengers are conveyed on 45 contracted public transport services annually. The Council spends circa 14,000,000 GBP per year on home-to-school transport, covering 277 dedicated routes. Learners may travel on vehicles exclusively for school use or on registered local bus services, as defined by the 1985 Transport Act. However, primary-aged learners entitled to transport will not be conveyed on public transport. The purpose of the Dynamic Purchasing System is to allow the Council to assemble and maintain an approved list of operators for the above stipulated works, and to offer a more flexible and responsive procurement. The Dynamic Purchase System will run for an initial period of 6 (six) years, with an option to be extended for a further period or periods subject to performance and budget confirmations. The Council reserves the right to further extend the Dynamic Purchasing System if the need arises in-line with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Applications are sought against the following Lots which shall lead to the tendering of transport routes for Home to School Transport including Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Mainstream Services and Local Bus Services: Lot 1 - Taxi's up to 7 seats Renewal: The Dynamic Purchase System will run for an initial period of 6 (six) years, with an option to be extended for a further period or periods subject to performance and budget confirmations. The Council reserves the right to further extend the Dynamic Purchasing System if thhe need arises, in-line with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Lot 2 - Minibuses 8 to 16 seats Powys County Council is offering an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced transport operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys.The Council currently transports approximately 7,000 pupils to high schools (including some out-of-county), primary schools, and two further education sites across the county. Additionally, around 1,100,000 passengers are conveyed on 45 contracted public transport services annually. The Council spends circa 14,000,000 GBP per year on home-to-school transport, covering 277 dedicated routes. Learners may travel on vehicles exclusively for school use or on registered local bus services, as defined by the 1985 Transport Act. However, primary-aged learners entitled to transport will not be conveyed on public transport. The purpose of the Dynamic Purchasing System is to allow the Council to assemble and maintain an approved list of operators for the above stipulated works, and to offer a more flexible and responsive procurement. The Dynamic Purchase System will run for an initial period of 6 (six) years, with an option to be extended for a further period or periods subject to performance and budget confirmations. The Council reserves the right to further extend the Dynamic Purchasing System if the need arises in-line with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Applications are sought against the following Lots which shall lead to the tendering of transport routes for Home to School Transport including Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Mainstream Services and Local Bus Services: Lot 2 - Minibuses 8 to 16 seats Renewal: The Dynamic Purchase System will run for an initial period of 6 (six) years, with an option to be extended for a further period or periods subject to performance and budget confirmations. The Council reserves the right to further extend the Dynamic Purchasing System if thhe need arises, in-line with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Lot 3 - Buses 17 to 70 seats Powys County Council is offering an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced transport operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys.The Council currently transports approximately 7,000 pupils to high schools (including some out-of-county), primary schools, and two further education sites across the county. Additionally, around 1,100,000 passengers are conveyed on 45 contracted public transport services annually. The Council spends circa 14,000,000 GBP per year on home-to-school transport, covering 277 dedicated routes. Learners may travel on vehicles exclusively for school use or on registered local bus services, as defined by the 1985 Transport Act. However, primary-aged learners entitled to transport will not be conveyed on public transport. The purpose of the Dynamic Purchasing System is to allow the Council to assemble and maintain an approved list of operators for the above stipulated works, and to offer a more flexible and responsive procurement. The Dynamic Purchase System will run for an initial period of 6 (six) years, with an option to be extended for a further period or periods subject to performance and budget confirmations. The Council reserves the right to further extend the Dynamic Purchasing System if the need arises in-line with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Applications are sought against the following Lots which shall lead to the tendering of transport routes for Home to School Transport including Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Mainstream Services and Local Bus Services: Lot 3 - Buses 17 to 70 seats Renewal: The Dynamic Purchase System will run for an initial period of 6 (six) years, with an option to be extended for a further period or periods subject to performance and budget confirmations. The Council reserves the right to further extend the Dynamic Purchasing System if thhe need arises, in-line with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005501-2025 | | 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 | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 6 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000,000 | | 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 | POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LLANDRINDOD WELLS | | Post town | Llandrindod Wells | | Postcode | LD1 5LG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales | | Local authority | Powys | | Electoral ward | Llandrindod South | | Westminster constituency | Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe | | Delivery location | TLL24 Powys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 08:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005501-2025 - 10 Dec 2024 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039701-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0354 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146635 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497724 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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