--- title: "Extension to DPS for Passenger Transport Services ( Excluding Local Bus Services) in the Vale of Glamorgan" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-154410" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154410" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154410.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154410.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-05" --- # Extension to DPS for Passenger Transport Services ( Excluding Local Bus Services) in the Vale of Glamorgan Buyer: VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-154410 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154410) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154410.json) ## Summary The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking to extend its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services, excluding local bus services, until July 2026. This process is classified under the General Public Services category and is primarily located in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan region, specified as UKL22. With an estimated contract value of £1.25 million, this open procedure invites electronic submissions through the Sell2Wales platform, with the tender period concluding on 31st July 2026. The procurement process is currently active at the tender stage, and the bidding process will culminate with the award period starting on the 31st of July, 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services to expand their operations by engaging in a robust competitive process. The open procurement method ensures a level playing field, ideal for businesses that excel in providing quality and competitively-priced transport services. Companies experienced in handling mainstream and additional learning needs school transport services, with the capacity to manage electronic submissions, will find this a valuable prospect to establish or expand their footprint in the government services sector. Participating entities will benefit from a dynamic purchasing environment, which allows the submission of proposals via mini competitions throughout the DPS duration. ## Notice The extension of the established Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the procurement of passenger transport services, excluding local bus services until July 2026 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The extension of the established DPS due to end on 31 July 2024,until 31 July 2026. This is to allow time for the Council to work with its neighbouring Council Cardiff to develop a joint DPS for future use. The extension will be terminated once the new DPS comes into force. Organisations are invited to submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to gain access to the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for Passenger Transport Services. Successful applicants to the DPS will then, via mini competitions, be requested to submit offers for a variety of Passenger Transport Services, including Mainstream and Additional Learning Needs ("ALN") School Transport services. Options: As detailed in subsequent tender documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154410 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 5 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | As required | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,250,000 | | 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 | VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | BARRY | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF63 4RU | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Vale of Glamorgan | | Electoral ward | Castleland | | Westminster constituency | Vale of Glamorgan | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154410 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG533471 Extension to DPS for Passenger Transport Services ( Excluding Local Bus Services) in the Vale of Glamorgan - The extension of the established Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the procurement of passenger transport services, excluding local bus services until July 2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=154410 - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-154410 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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