Published date: 5 February 2025

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 March 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£69,000,000

Procurement reference

WAFC001-DN761387-64847150

Published date

5 February 2025

Closing date

7 March 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

14 June 2025

Contract end date

13 June 2029

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?

No

Description

Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the provision of Passenger Transport Services which includes, but not limited to, Home to School, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Pupil Referral Units, Adult Social Care, Scheduled bus services and community transport services.

The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots):
Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats
Lot 1b - Up to 8 passenger seats with a passenger assistant
Lot 2a - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats
Lot 2b - Between 9 and 16 passenger seats with a passenger assistant
Lot 3a - 17 passenger seats and above
Lot 3b - 17 passenger seats and above with a passenger assistant
Lot 4a - Wheelchair accessible vehicles
Lot 4b - Wheelchair accessible vehicles with a passenger assistant
Lot 5 - Ad Hoc Taxis

Further details of the DPS are included in the Invitation to Tender documents available via The Chest. All clarifications regarding the tender documents must be directed via the messages area of the project dashboard. Any queries regarding using The Chest - https://procontract.due-north.com - please use the support available from the home page.

The Submission deadline is Friday the 7th March 2025 12 Noon.

About the buyer

Contact name

Maxine Moran

Address

South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 7584538416

Email

Maxine.Moran@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Website

https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/