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title: "Pre Market Engagement for the reprocurement of the current Public Bus Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b94"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-25"
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# Pre Market Engagement for the reprocurement of the current Public Bus Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b94

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## Summary

Surrey County Council is leading a collaborative public procurement endeavour to reprocure the existing Public Bus Service Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the new Procurement Act 2023. This initiative involves partnerships with Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council, and West Sussex County Council, focusing on securing socially necessary local bus routes across Surrey. The current phase of the process is Planning, with a milestone set for 31st August 2025, aimed at engaging potential and current providers to streamline the bidding process. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically road transport services, with a planned contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2033.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in public road transport services, including SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their operations by becoming integral service providers within a significant regional transport network. The process is structured as an open procedure, thus welcoming a wide array of competitive bids. Companies with expertise in sustainable and reliable transport solutions are particularly well-suited to vie for this contract, and participating businesses can leverage the Central Digital Platform and Proactis Supplier Network to facilitate their involvement. This initiative not only supports community connectivity but also provides a platform for business growth and resilience in the public transportation sector.

## Notice

Surrey County Council is committed to sourcing sustainable, safe, secure, and reliable local bus routes that are socially necessary, as defined by the Transport Acts 1985 and 2000. Since the deregulation of bus services in 1986, the responsibility for providing local bus services has primarily rested with the commercial sector. However, bus operators typically offer only commercially viable services. When services are deemed socially necessary by a Local Authority (LA) and require funding support, it becomes the LA's obligation to secure such services through a tendering process. Socially necessary bus routes funded by Surrey County Council serve communities across Surrey, providing essential services that enable residents to access employment, education, essential shopping, reduce social isolation, and attend routine medical appointments.

### Planning Information

The current Public Bus Service DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) is due to expire on 31st January 2026. Surrey County Council, in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council, are planning to reprocure the service under the new Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023). With this in mind, we would like to share with current and potential providers a slide deck with guidance around 'de-mystifying the bidding process'.
The purpose of sharing this information with the market is to:
• Highlight the importance of the new Central Digital Platform (Find A Tender Service).
• Outline requirements for compliant bid submission.
• Clarify what happens during the bidding process.
• Provide guidance on using the Proactis Supplier Network for bid submissions.
• Collect questions before tender publication.
Providers wishing to view the slide deck can access it via the Proactis portal
(https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login) under the project "Pre Market Engagement for the reprocurement of the current Public Bus Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" (RFX1000762) or alternatively, contact: melisa.suleyman@surreycc.gov.uk
Please note that the slide content is provided for guidance and information only. We cannot accept any responsibility for the interpretation, reliance upon, or use of this information in relation to bidding for contract/s. It remains the responsibility of the recipient to conduct their own due diligence and seek independent advice where necessary to ensure compliant bids are submitted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043183-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2033 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL; EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 13:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043183-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 14:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024158-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043183-2025
  25th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024158-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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