--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-131659" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-131659" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-131659.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-131659.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-13" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services Buyer: FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-131659 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-131659) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-131659.json) ## Summary Flintshire County Council has launched an updated tender for its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) concerning Passenger Transport Services, encompassing services such as local bus routes and educational transport across various categories, including mainstream education and SEN. The DPS has been extended until 27 October 2028, allowing for new applications up to this date. Situated in Flintshire, UKL23, the procurement falls under the services category (CPV code: 60100000) and follows an open procedure method. This tender update ensures that the process remains inclusive for new suppliers, with key dates marking the contract period lasting until 31 March 2026. This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport services such as community-based transport and educational transport methods. Established providers can participate in further competition to offer competitive and innovative transport solutions. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, responsive transport services, while adhering to the Council's Community Benefits supporting social and environmental objectives, are ideal candidates. The flexible nature of the DPS, coupled with a substantial value of £48 million, demonstrates potential for considerable business growth and collaboration opportunities within the established framework. ## Notice Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services (New/Reapplications) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Please see notice Ref: 41795-2017 (2017/S 024-041795) Published 03/02/2017FEB185178 and Notice Ref: ocds-kuma6s-073526 Published 22/11/2017 Flintshire County Council (the Council) established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport in 2017. Due to the previous notification in respect of this DPS having closed on the 31/03/2023 we are issuing a new notice, as the DPS remains open for new applications via Proactis Source to Contract Portal (https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com) **Suppliers already accepted on to the DPS DO NOT need to reapply** Under the DPS Service Providers operate, who are fully capable of providing safe, high quality, responsive and cost effective passenger transport services, to include Local Bus Services Routes, Mainstream Education, SEN, Music Services, Post 16, Short Term Care, Children's and Adult Services, Emergency Cover Contingency Arrangements and Community Based Transport. Individual contracts are awarded via further competition, with all suppliers successfully admitted to the DPS invited to participate in all calls for further competition via the Proactis Source to Contract Portal.. **PLEASE NOTE - Suppliers already accepted on to the DPS DO NOT need to re-apply** Log in to the Proactis Supplier Portal to access information relating this DPS and submit an application:- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com Renewal: DPS will be reviewed and if requirements remain the same and no amendments to the DPS are required then the DPS will be extended and remain open to new applications beyond 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131659 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000,000 | | 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 | FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | FLINTSHIRE | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH7 6NA | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham | | Local authority | Flintshire | | Electoral ward | Mold East | | Westminster constituency | Clwyd East | | Delivery location | TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131659 - 17 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131659 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY437816 Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services - Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services (New/Reapplications) ## Notice URLs - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-131659 - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com - https://www.flintshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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