Published date: 1 December 2022

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 28 November 2032, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Road transport services - 60100000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£300,000,000

Procurement reference

DERBSCC001-DN642190-67592264

Published date

1 December 2022

Closing date

28 November 2032

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

29 November 2032

Contract end date

30 November 2032

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

Derbyshire County Council ("the Council") organises and funds transport for a wide range of passengers travelling from/to and within Derbyshire. Actual delivery of the service is undertaken by a broad range of operators, from sole-trader taxi operators through to minibus, coach and bus operators who bid for the work as and when tender opportunities become available throughout the year.

This is the new and improved Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the provision of passenger transport services on behalf of the Council. This DPS replaces the current three DPS's in place (STDPS001, ETC7596 & ETE7655) and although applications can be submitted immediately, it is anticipated that mini-competitions will commence in April 2023, at which point the current three DPS's will be terminated. Applications to join can be submitted at any time throughout the duration of the DPS. Terms and Schedules can be accessed and applications can be submitted at this link, having expressed an interest in the opportunity >> https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8384140e-6c71-ed11-811c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

This DPS is an agreement that sets out the terms under which individual contracts (call-offs) are made throughout the period the DPS is in place for. A DPS is used where the Contracting Authority know they are likely to have a need for passenger transport services but are unsure of the extent or schedule. Initially the DPS will be in place for 10 years with the option to extend this timeframe.

The DPS operates entirely electronically, therefore it is the operator's responsibility to ensure at all times they have access to the Councils' E-Tendering Portal and that their profile is kept up to date.

This DPS shall provide transport commissioned by the Council to meet all eligible passenger's needs, its statutory duties and strategic planning for transport services. In order to meet these needs, there are 5 lots available based on vehicle size.

Operators who have joined the DPS will have demonstrated though successful completion of the Councils Selection Questionnaire that they can deliver the service and agreed to pre-determined terms and conditions and schedules. Call offs or individual contracts will be awarded on the basis of mini-competitions (also known as invitation to tender) which will be held between all the operators on the DPS.

More information

Links

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Haydn Beebe

Address

County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1629536285

Email

Haydn.Beebe@Derbyshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/