Published date: 16 January 2017

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: 15 February 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Taxi services - 60120000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£60,000,000

Procurement reference

ETC 7596

Published date

16 January 2017

Closing date

15 February 2017

Contract start date

24 April 2017

Contract end date

23 April 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other:

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking to set up a system from which to invite Contractors to tender for taxi and small vehicle/minibus passenger transport services for the Council (a 'Dynamic Purchasing System').

The service is collectively referred to as 'Specialised Transport' and includes the two service areas of Special Needs Education and Disability (SEND) and Adult Social Care.

The Council provides specialist passenger transport for a range of client groups, including but not limited to:

• SEND students travelling from home to school both in Derbyshire and out of county;
• Post 16 years SEND students to colleges, both in Derbyshire and neighbouring counties;
• Behaviour Support students attending Alternative Provision courses;
• High dependency students with complex and/or challenging needs;
• Adults with learning disabilities travelling to day services;
• Adults with dementia conditions travelling to day service;
• Adults with physical disabilities travelling to day services.

The Council's responsibility is to residents of Derbyshire, and most journeys therefore start or finish in this area. The majority of journeys will be within the county, however, some journeys may be into neighbouring local Council areas and some further afield to other parts of the country.

The Council's aim is to secure safe, punctual and affordable transport services, ensuring clients to reach their destination ready for learning or support.

More information

Additional text

To express an interest in this opportunity www.sourcederbyshire.co.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Julia Apperley

Address

Derbyshire County Council
County Hall,
Matlock
DE4 3AH
England

Email

julia.apperley@derbyshire.gov.uk