--- title: "DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-143614" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143614" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143614.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143614.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-07" --- # DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2 Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-143614 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143614) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143614.json) ## Summary Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is initiating a procurement process through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Education and Social Care Transport services. The procurement pertains to the transportation of individuals using a variety of vehicles including buses, taxis, minibuses, and wheelchair accessible vehicles. This tender, titled "DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2", falls under the general public services category and will be implemented across the County of Merthyr Tydfil, UKL15 region. The DPS will operate over an initial period of five years with a potential extension of up to 24 additional months, depending on performance, and the final submissions are due by 6th August 2031. Procurement is currently in the tender stage with a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, ensuring a rigorous selection of qualified suppliers. The DPS presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those with capabilities in providing small to large capacity vehicles including wheelchair accessible options. The structured approach into five lots allows diverse businesses, from small local taxi services to larger bus operators, to compete for specific segments relevant to their fleet capacities: 4-8 seat vehicles, 9-16 seat vehicles, 17-49 seat vehicles, 50+ seat vehicles, and wheelchair accessible vehicles. Businesses participating in this tender can anticipate growth through scheduled route contracts and potential for extended engagements. This tender is particularly suitable for suppliers with experience in public and social care transportation services, who can provide reliable and cost-effective solutions to meet the council's requirements. ## 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=143614 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | 7 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2031 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 - 7 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143614 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486980 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 - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143614 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-143614 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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