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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport for Somerset County Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e354"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-18"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport for Somerset County Council

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e354

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## Summary

Somerset Council has conducted a procurement process to extend the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of passenger transport services. The procurement, which is managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, covers a total estimated value of GBP 120,000,000 over the agreement period, concluding in 2030. The services include Home to School transport for children, transport for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), children and adult services, and scheduled public bus services. This DPS comprises four lots based on vehicle capacity and urgency of the contracts, and it operates within the Somerset region and neighbouring council boundaries. The procurement method followed a restricted procedure, and the process has moved to the award stage as of 18 February 2025, with the contract actively in effect.

The opportunity provided by this extended DPS is particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, such as taxi, minibus, and coach services. SMEs and larger transport companies can grow their businesses by engaging in one or more of the available lots, which cover varying vehicle capacities. By joining this DPS through the Proactis portal, companies can secure long-term contracts within the region, providing essential transport services to the community, leading to potential business growth and increased market presence in the public transport sector.

## Notice

*** Please note, this advert if for information purposes only. You will only be able to register an expression and interest in this opportunity via the Proactis portal. Instructions on how to do this are detailed below*** Somerset County Council established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under which to conduct all procurement activity for the provision of high quality and cost effective Passenger Transport via the Proactis portal. Somerset County Council has now been replaced by Somerset Council (as the continuing Authority) who are continuing to operate the DPS. https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/Public/Opportunities.aspx The total value of the DPS over the agreement period for all four Lots is GBP 120,000,000 This is an essential service that Somerset Council offers to children and families. The type of transport the Council provides includes Home to School transport service for children in mainstream education and children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Children and Adult Services, County bus services, Ad Hoc Taxis and Minibus / Coach hire, and any other passenger transport services. On certain routes there is a requirement for regular drivers, and/or passenger assistants. The Council also provides scheduled local bus services to meet public transport requirements which would otherwise not be met; these are scheduled public passenger transport services that transport citizens within the boundary of Somerset Council and across neighbouring council boundaries, when the Council provides additional subsided services. Somerset Council is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) The DPS is split into four Lots; suppliers will be able to bid for one or more Lots as follows - * Lot 1: Vehicles over 23 passenger seats * Lot 2: Vehicles 9 to 22 passenger seats * Lot 3: Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats * Lot 4: Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats where contracts are required on an accelerated timescale To express an interest in this opportunity please go to https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Log in

### Lot Information

Lot 1

See II.1.4. Short description. Additional information: This notice is to inform of the use of the extension options set out at the commencement of the DPS. The DPS will run until 2030, unless terminated earlier or where Central Government updates the maximum time limit permissible following the commencement of the Procurement Act 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005612-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM - NO SUPPLIER NAMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005612-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Log
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:123456-2021:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/Public/Opportunities.aspx
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk

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