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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Swindon Borough Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Restricted procedure |
| Submission Methods: |
| Electronic submission |
| Tender Status: | Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | 23 February 2029 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-055471 |
| Notice Reference: | 035511-2025 |
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Suppliers can apply to join an active DPS at any time during its operating period. Successful applicants are eligible to bid for individual call-off contracts.
Swindon Borough Council (The Council) has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services. Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers to apply to join the Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of passenger transport services. The Dynamic Purchasing System has been split into 5 Lots: Lot 1 Bus & Coach – Individual routes / bus services (public, education and social care transport). Lot 2 Minibus - Individual routes (public and education transport). Lot 3 Taxi - Individual routes (public and education transport). Lot 4 Minibus Social Care and Community Transport – this will consist of dial a ride and shopping service, day centre and ad hoc transport requirements. Lot 5 Taxi Social Care Transport - Complete Package of all routes and service needs If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your submission you will be invited by the Council to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout the duration of the DPS. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Application documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time
Lot 1 Bus and Coach: Individual Routes/Bus Services (Public, Education and Social Care Transport) and covers: — education both mainstream and special needs home to school transport, — public transport, — social care transport. This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 334 400 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.
Contract period: — → 23 February 2029
Lot 2: Minibus — Individual Routes (Public and Education Transport) and Covers: — education both mainstream and special needs home to school transport, — public transport This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 8 508 800 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.
Contract period: — → 23 February 2029
Lot 3: Taxi — Individual Routes (Public and Education Transport) and Covers: — education both mainstream and special needs home to school transport, — public transport. This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 9 015 900 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time. Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.
Contract period: — → 23 February 2029
Lot 4: Minibus Social Care and Community Transport — This will Consist of Dial a Ride and Shopping Service, Day Centre and Ad-hoc Transport Requirements: — social care transport day centre and ad-hoc transport arrangements, — community transport including dial a ride and community shopping services. This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 2 170 400 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.
Contract period: — → 23 February 2029
Lot 5: Taxi Social Care Transport — Complete Package of all Routes and Service Needs — social care transport. This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The approximate spend is in the region of 3 496 800 GBP. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 44 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.11) is the duration of the extension period. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time.
Contract period: — → 23 February 2029
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