Published date: 7 April 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 7 May 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Taxi services - 60120000

  • Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60130000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£10,000,000

Procurement reference

BOLT001-DN473985-07860080

Published date

7 April 2020

Closing date

7 May 2020

Contract start date

5 September 2020

Contract end date

4 September 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders to be included on the Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. A Dynamic Purchasing System is, in effect, an open framework agreement to which new providers can apply to be appointed to during its life. During this period new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Dynamic Purchasing System. During this period, the Dynamic Purchasing System will re-open intermittently, during which periods new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Dynamic Purchasing System. It is envisaged that the Dynamic Purchasing System will be re-opened as and when there is a requirement by the Authority for further provision. The term of the Dynamic Purchasing System will be for 5 years. It is intended for the Dynamic Purchasing System to commence on 5th September 2020.


About the buyer

Contact name

Irfan Oomer

Address

3rd Floor Bolton Town Hall
Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
England

Email

irfan.oomer@bolton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.bolton.gov.uk/