--- title: "Extension of Existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055471" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055471" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055471.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055471.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-26" --- # Extension of Existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport Services Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055471 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055471) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055471.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for an extension of its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. This process involves services within the road transport sector, classified under CPV code 60100000, and encompasses various lots, including bus and coach services, minibus, taxi, and social care transport. The DPS is active and has been extended until 23 February 2029, allowing suppliers to apply at any time. Prospective suppliers need to register via the ProContract system to participate. Located in the UKK14 region, this dynamic procurement system is structured to enable continuous inclusion of service providers over the next few years, enhancing local transport capabilities for public, educational, and social care needs. This procurement process offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in public, educational, and social care logistics. The structure of the DPS, divided into five distinct lots, provides an attractive proposition for a diverse range of service providers, from large bus operators to small taxi services. The sizeable extension period and flexible entry allow businesses to develop strategic partnerships and long-term service commitments with the Council. Companies with robust service delivery and capacity management capabilities will find this an advantageous contract to enhance their footprint and influence within the transport sector in Swindon and its surroundings. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council (The Council) has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services. Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers to apply to join the Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of passenger transport services. The Dynamic Purchasing System has been split into 5 Lots: Lot 1 Bus & Coach - Individual routes / bus services (public, education and social care transport). Lot 2 Minibus - Individual routes (public and education transport). Lot 3 Taxi - Individual routes (public and education transport). Lot 4 Minibus Social Care and Community Transport - this will consist of dial a ride and shopping service, day centre and ad hoc transport requirements. Lot 5 Taxi Social Care Transport - Complete Package of all routes and service needs If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your submission you will be invited by the Council to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout the duration of the DPS. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Application documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time ### Lot Information Bus and Coach: Individual Routes/Bus Services (Public, Education and Social Care Transport) Lot 1 Bus and Coach: Individual Routes/Bus Services (Public, Education and Social Care Transport) and covers: -- education both mainstream and special needs home to school transport, -- public transport, -- social care transport. This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 334 400 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. Options: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. Minibus -- Individual Routes (Public and Education Transport) Lot 2: Minibus -- Individual Routes (Public and Education Transport) and Covers: -- education both mainstream and special needs home to school transport, -- public transport This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 8 508 800 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. Options: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. Taxi -- Individual Routes (Public and Education Transport) Lot 3: Taxi -- Individual Routes (Public and Education Transport) and Covers: -- education both mainstream and special needs home to school transport, -- public transport. This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 9 015 900 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. Options: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. Minibus Social Care and Community Transport Lot 4: Minibus Social Care and Community Transport -- This will Consist of Dial a Ride and Shopping Service, Day Centre and Ad-hoc Transport Requirements: -- social care transport day centre and ad-hoc transport arrangements, -- community transport including dial a ride and community shopping services. This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 2 170 400 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. Options: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. Taxi Social Care Transport Lot 5: Taxi Social Care Transport -- Complete Package of all Routes and Service Needs -- social care transport. This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 3 496 800 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. Options: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035511-2025 | | 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 | 26 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN1 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Eastcott | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 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 - 26 Jun 2025 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035511-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:209057-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML ## 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-055471. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055471.json.