--- title: "DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-143269" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143269" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143269.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143269.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-08" --- # DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2 Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-143269 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143269) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143269.json) ## Summary Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at providing high-quality and cost-effective Education and Social Care Transport Services. This tender, titled "DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2," falls under the general public services industry category. The procurement, listed on the 2nd of August 2024, is in the tender stage and encompasses transportation services using various vehicles such as buses, taxis, minibuses, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The DPS will be operational for an initial period of five years, with the possibility of being extended for up to an additional 24 months. The procurement utilises a restricted procedure method and primarily targets service provisions in the County of Merthyr Tydfil. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services to establish or expand their network within the public sector. Companies offering bus, taxi, minibus, or wheelchair-accessible transport services should consider this tender, especially if they can provide competitive pricing structures. The DPS is structured into five lots, each catering to different vehicle capacities, thus allowing businesses of various scales to participate. Successful bidders can secure long-term contracts and potential extensions, aligning their services with the local authority’s needs and contributing to the community’s transport infrastructure. This represents a substantial opportunity for growth and increased market presence in the public transport sector. ## Notice Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The DPS Supplier Qualification Questionnaire (SQQ) will remain available for the duration of the DPS. The requirements will cover bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS will be structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out this procurement process. To access the tender documentation please visit https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ### Lot Information 4 - 8 Seat Vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 4 and 8 seats. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. 9 - 16 Seat Vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 9 and 16 seats. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. 17 - 49 Seat Vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 17 and 49 seats. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. 50+ Seat vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of more than 50 seats. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to wheelchair accessible vehicles. Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months, reviewable on an annual basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143269 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2031 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 7 years (84 months) | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF47 8AN | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare | | Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 8 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143269 - 2 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143269 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486429 DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2 - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The DPS Supplier Qualification Questionnaire (SQQ) will remain available for the duration of the DPS. The requirements will cover bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS will be structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out this procurement process. To access the tender documentation please visit https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486990 DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2 - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The DPS Supplier Qualification Questionnaire (SQQ) will remain available for the duration of the DPS. The requirements will cover bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS will be structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles The DPS will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). NOTE: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out this procurement process. To access the tender documentation please visit https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ## Notice URLs - http://www.merthyr.gov.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-143269 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.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-kuma6s-143269. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143269.json.