--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dc09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dc09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc09.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-05" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services 2025 Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dc09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc09.json) ## Summary The Westmorland and Furness Council is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services, with the tender process currently in the active stage. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on Transport Services excluding Waste Transport (CPV code 60000000). This tender includes a wide range of transport services such as Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and community transport services. The tender submission deadline is set for 7th March 2025 at 12 Noon. The location for this procurement is within the UKD1 region, specifically Kendal, United Kingdom. The overall value of the project is GBP 69 million. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services. The multiple lots, ranging from small-scale (up to 8 passengers) to large-scale transport services (17 passengers and above, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles), offer a variety of niches for businesses to compete. Companies can benefit from engaging with the DPS, which offers a structured yet dynamic opportunity to participate in regular service contracts. Businesses that focus on accessibility and passenger assistance, aligned with services for special needs and community transport, will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise and capacities. The Westmorland and Furness Council encourages diverse business communities and the voluntary sector to participate, emphasizing inclusivity and compliance with statutory obligations. ## Notice Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the provision of Passenger Transport Services which includes, but not limited to, Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Pupil Referral Units, Adult Social Care, Scheduled bus services and community transport services. The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots): Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats Lot 1b - Up to 8 passenger seats with a passenger assistant Lot 2a - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats Lot 2b - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with a passenger assistant Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above Lot 3b - 17 passenger seats and above with a passenger assistant Lot 4a - Wheelchair accessible vehicles Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible vehicles with a passenger assistant Lot 5 - Ad Hoc Taxis Further details of the DPS are included in the Invitation to Tender documents available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest - https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page. The Submission deadline is Friday the 7th March 2025 12 Noon. ### Lot Information Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Services 2025 For the Provision of Transport services - Up to 8 passenger seats Lot 1b For the Provision of Transport services - Up to 8 passenger seats with a passenger assistant Lot 2a For the Provision of Transport services -Between 9 and 16 passenger seats Lot 2b For the Provision of Transport services - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with a passenger assistant Lot 3a For the Provision of Transport services - 17 passenger seats and above Lot 3b For the Provision of Transport services -17 passenger seats and above with a passenger assistant Lot 4a For the Provision of Transport services -Wheelchair accessible vehicles Lot 4b For the Provision of Transport services - Wheelchair accessible vehicles with a passenger assistant Lot 5 For the Provision of Transport services - Ad Hoc Taxis ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003886-2025 | | 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 | 5 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £69,000,000 | | 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 4DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 5 Feb 2025 at 19:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003886-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=3ffbee05-1edf-ef11-8133-005056b64545 - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.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-04dc09. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc09.json.