Published date: 19 May 2021

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: 18 June 2021, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Public road transport services - 60112000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£80,000,000

Procurement reference

OXFS001-DN545056-56912149

Published date

19 May 2021

Closing date

18 June 2021

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

12 July 2021

Contract end date

11 July 2031

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?

No

Description

Oxfordshire County Council ('the Council') invites applications to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Public Bus Services.

The Council plans, procures and manages public transport services that are required through agreements with promoters of residential and commercial development schemes. From time to time, funds are also received from the Government for specific public transport initiatives such as may arise through the National Bus Strategy. We also manage the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) for our area, which allows for free travel for the elderly and some disability groups.

The requirement for such arrangements varies by year depending on the funds available and the quantum of new development, together with the level and frequency of any Government funding support. The maximum contract length including extensions is 8 years.

The Council is introducing a DPS to create a more efficient and responsive process for tendering public bus services. This involves the introduction of an electronic system where Applicants will pre-qualify via a Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ). Successful Applicants will be invited to tender for services during a Call-Off mini competition.

Services will mainly be required within the Oxfordshire boundary, although in some cases routes may extend into neighbouring authority areas.

About the buyer

Contact name

Amy Keylock

Address

County Hall
New Road
Oxford
OX1 1ND
United Kingdom

Email

amy.keylock@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk