--- title: "Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System for the Supply of Passenger Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a04" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064a04" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064a04.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064a04.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-06" --- # Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System for the Supply of Passenger Transport Services Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a04 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064a04) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064a04.json) ## Summary Wirral Council has issued an extension for their existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Supply of Passenger Transport Services. This tender falls under the services category within the transport industry, excluding waste transport. The contractual process is currently at the tender stage and is being conducted through a restricted procedure. The DPS, initially set up on 1st September 2022, has now been extended with a new end date set for 23rd February 2029 to ensure continuity of service. The estimated total value of this extended DPS is up to £61 million, with the procurement open to various transport services suitable for private hire, Hackney Carriage, and PSV/PCV vehicles in the Wirral region, UKD. Prospective suppliers can request to participate in this system, which remains open throughout the duration. This extended DPS offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, especially those with capabilities in providing passenger services for both vulnerable children and adults. The potential for contracts of up to three years, with extensions based on performance, presents a stable engagement for businesses looking to expand in the public sector market. Transport service providers that are well-equipped with minibuses, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and passenger assistants are particularly well-suited to apply. This ensures that operators who meet the necessary qualifications can contribute to fulfilling the Council’s transport service needs, thus fostering growth and securing long-term business engagements. Additionally, the lack of waiting time charges and clear criteria focused on price present a competitive environment that encourages efficient service delivery. ## Notice Wirral Council has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services. The Council is inviting suitably qualified operators to request to participate in the DPS for the provision of its Transport Services covering Private Hire, Hackney Carriage, PSV/PCV and other appropriately licenced vehicles. 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. The Council proposes to enter into contracts for periods of up to 3 years, dependent on the requirement, with options to extend. Such extensions will be at the discretion of the Council and subject to satisfactory performance. A combination of Lots/routes may be tendered. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice. This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) was established in 2022, with a start date of 01 September 2022. Due to the lack of viable alternatives provided by the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and in line with the transition arrangements, the Council is extending the Passenger Transport DPS period of validity - in accordance with Regulation 28(1)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - from 01 September 2026 to 23 February 2029, to ensure continuity of service. All other terms and conditions of the DPS remain unchanged. This Dynamic Purchasing System has a total estimated value of PS61 million, (the estimated value of the extension is up to PS40 million) covering the period from its establishment in 2022 to the end of its period of validity. ### Lot Information Transport for vulnerable children Transport by Minibus, wheelchair access vehicles, private hire vehicles and Hackney carriages. This contract lot is for the delivery of pupils various educational establishments as directed. The Contractor must supply a passenger assistant if indicated within the schedule. Wheelchair access may be required if indicated as children may have poor mobility or other special needs. Contractors must submit a 'rate per day', 'weekly rate', or a combined daily mileage and rate per mile as directed on the schedule and no waiting time is to be charged to this contract. Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 30 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. The extension will allow Wirral Council and potential bidders time to plan a suitable replacement under the Procurement Act 2023 that also takes into consideration the objectives of the National Procurement Policy Statement. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice. Estimated Value excluding VAT: PS61 million GBP Renewal: We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice. Transport for vulnerable adults Transport by Minibus, wheelchair access vehicles, private hire vehicles and Hackney carriages. This contract lot is for the delivery of transport of vulnerable adults to day centres or other venues as directed. The Contractor must supply a passenger assistant as indicated within the schedule. Wheelchair access may be required if indicated as adults may have poor mobility or other special needs. Contractors must submit a 'rate per day', 'weekly rate', or a combined daily mileage and rate per mile as directed on the schedule and no waiting time is to be charged to this contract. Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 30 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. The extension will allow Wirral Council and potential bidders time to plan a suitable replacement under the Procurement Act 2023 that also takes into consideration the objectives of the National Procurement Policy Statement. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice. Value excluding VAT: PS61 million GBP Renewal: We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010917-2026 | | 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 | 6 Feb 2026 | | 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 | £61,000,000 | | 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 | WIRRAL COUNCIL | | Locality | WALLASEY | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH44 8ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Seacombe | | Westminster constituency | Wallasey | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 6 Feb 2026 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010917-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://www.wirral.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-064a04. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064a04.json.