Published date: 7 September 2022
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000
Road transport services - 60100000
Public road transport services - 60112000
Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60130000
Location of contract
SG13 8DE
Value of contract
£40,000,000 to £80,000,000
Procurement reference
IT-285-6738-HCC2113140
Published date
7 September 2022
Closing date
30 November 2027
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 December 2027
Contract end date
2 December 2027
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
Hertfordshire County Council (the authority) is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (the DPS) for the provision of Local Bus and School Coach Transport Services.
PLEASE NOTE: This does not cover Taxi Services
Please ignore the start and end dates the DPS will commence on the 1st December 2022 and will expire on the 30th November 2027 unless extended at the sole discretion of the Council
The DPS will be established and operate in accordance with Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations). The authority has published a contract notice in FTS and Potential Suppliers are now invited to express an interest in joining the DPS.
Firstly, organisations apply by completing the Council's Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Organisations which satisfy the pre-determined selection criteria will then be admitted to the DPS. Individual Orders throughout the duration of the DPS will be awarded via competition during the second stage. Organisations admitted to the DPS should note they won't be invited to tender for competition(s) until they have signed the DPS Agreement which will be done electronically via Docusign.
The DPS has been split in to 3 Category's as per the below and Suppliers are invited to bid for 1, more or all of the Category's listed.
Category 1 - Registered Local Bus Services
Category 2 - Contracted Education Bus, Coach or PCV Minibus Services
Contracted Home to School Transport Services, used solely for the purpose of transporting students to schools and colleges. Drivers and Passenger Assistants working in this category will be required to undertake an Enhanced-level DBS with barred list check prior to commencement in their role. This must be arranged through the Councils umbrella body. Contact details for the Council DBS Officer will be shared with Operators so that they can make arrangements.
The Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) plans and manages transport arrangements to schools, colleges, day services and other destinations on behalf of the Council's Children's Services (CS) & Adult Care Services (ACS) Departments.
The Admissions & Transport team in CS provides home to school transport for pupils who meet the criteria set out in the Council's Home to School Transport Policy.
Category 3 - Demand-Responsive Transport
A form of shared transport for individuals or groups travelling where vehicles alter their journey based on demand without using a fixed route or timetables journeys. These vehicles typically pick-up and drop-off passengers in locations according to passenger's needs.
In order to apply organisations must follow the steps laid out below;
Step 1 - log in or register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
Step 2 - Find the project and click on View Details
Step 3 - Click on Express Interest
Step 4 - If you are intending to bid click 'Opt In' if you aren't intending to bid click 'O...
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Hertfordshire County Council (the authority) is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (the DPS) for the provision of Local Bus and School Coach Transport Services.
PLEASE NOTE: This does not cover Taxi Services
Please ignore the start and end dates the DPS will commence on the 1st December 2022 and will expire on the 30th November 2027 unless extended at the sole discretion of the Council
The DPS will be established and operate in accordance with Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations). The authority has published a contract notice in FTS and Potential Suppliers are now invited to express an interest in joining the DPS.
Firstly, organisations apply by completing the Council's Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). Organisations which satisfy the pre-determined selection criteria will then be admitted to the DPS. Individual Orders throughout the duration of the DPS will be awarded via competition during the second stage. Organisations admitted to the DPS should note they won't be invited to tender for competition(s) until they have signed the DPS Agreement which will be done electronically via Docusign.
The DPS has been split in to 3 Category's as per the below and Suppliers are invited to bid for 1, more or all of the Category's listed.
Category 1 - Registered Local Bus Services
Category 2 - Contracted Education Bus, Coach or PCV Minibus Services
Contracted Home to School Transport Services, used solely for the purpose of transporting students to schools and colleges. Drivers and Passenger Assistants working in this category will be required to undertake an Enhanced-level DBS with barred list check prior to commencement in their role. This must be arranged through the Councils umbrella body. Contact details for the Council DBS Officer will be shared with Operators so that they can make arrangements.
The Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) plans and manages transport arrangements to schools, colleges, day services and other destinations on behalf of the Council's Children's Services (CS) & Adult Care Services (ACS) Departments.
The Admissions & Transport team in CS provides home to school transport for pupils who meet the criteria set out in the Council's Home to School Transport Policy.
Category 3 - Demand-Responsive Transport
A form of shared transport for individuals or groups travelling where vehicles alter their journey based on demand without using a fixed route or timetables journeys. These vehicles typically pick-up and drop-off passengers in locations according to passenger's needs.
In order to apply organisations must follow the steps laid out below;
Step 1 - log in or register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
Step 2 - Find the project and click on View Details
Step 3 - Click on Express Interest
Step 4 - If you are intending to bid click 'Opt In' if you aren't intending to bid click 'Opt Out'
Step 5 - Download and fully complete all of the relevant documentation and upload your submission by 12 noon on 7th October 2022. Please ensure you allow plenty of time prior to the closing date to do this.
If you experience any system problems please contact In-Tend directly on: +44 (0)114 407 0065
If you have any questions relating to service delivery or the tender documents please send these via the correspondence area in In-Tend
Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Trudie German (HCC)
Address
Pegs Lane
Hertford
Hertfordshire
SG13 8DE
United Kingdom
Telephone
01992 588640
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