Published date: 4 November 2019

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: 20 December 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 34120000

  • Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60170000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£0 to £200,000,000

Procurement reference

0763

Published date

4 November 2019

Closing date

20 December 2019

Contract start date

3 January 2020

Contract end date

2 January 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Essex County Council is seeking to appoint providers to a Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver Local Bus services as detailed in the contract specifications. Bidders will also be required to register on the ECC Accounts Payable system. Essex County Council is required to provide transportation services and assistants for passengers who qualify under statutory and discretionary policies. These services include, but are not limited to, Education transport including Mainstream Education, Special Educational Needs transport, Adult Day Care Centres and Services. In addition, Essex County Council is required to consider the provision of bus services where they are not provided by the private sector on a commercial basis. Lots are split by type and specialism.


About the buyer

Address

County Hall
CHELMSFORD
CM11GG
England

Email

PTContract.Management@essex.gov.uk