Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4a-67f6-7116-8150-1823e4c240ed/supported-transport-dynamic-purchasing-solution-dps-cpu2014 closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) CPU2014 [Oxfordshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oxfordshire-county-council) Pays 100% within 30 days Estimated value £120,000,000 Published 20 Mar 2019 Deadline Closed 23 Apr 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Oxfordshire County Council ('the Council') invites Applicants to apply to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Supported Transport services. The purpose of Supported Transport is to plan, procure and manage transport services that are required to transport members of the public to essential amenities in the county, such as mainstream and special schools and social care establishments. The service also facilitates transport for some isolated communities through community transport initiatives and its own Comet Bus. We also manage the concessionary fares scheme, which allows for free travel for the elderly and some disability groups. The service typically procures over 1500 unique routes over the course of a year, ranging from procuring just a single journey to a long-term arrangement over several years. Longer term requirements for mainstream special schools range from 4 to 6 years. The maximum contract length including extensions is 8 years. The Council is introducing a DPS to create a more efficient process for tendering Supported Transport. This will involve introducing an electronic system known as DPS where Applicants will pre-qualify via a Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ). Successful Applicants will be invited to tender for services during a Call-Off mini competition. The Service Categories covered by the DPS are: • Mainstream home to school transport; • Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND) transport; • Social Care transport Services will mainly be required within the Oxfordshire boundary and in some cases within bordering counties. Out of county services for the Service Categories defined above will also be tendered through the DPS. For more detailed information and guidance on the DPS please see the DPS Introduction and Guidance Document published with this SSQ. The DPS period will be four years commencing on 1st July 2019. Additional information: Application: Applicants should apply using the online Proactis system accessed via the South East Business Portal. Admission: To be awarded on to the DPS, Applicants must meet the selection criteria set out in the SSQ. Applicants will be assessed in 3 Phases: • Phase 1: Mandatory Criteria (Pass/Fail) • Phase 2: Technical & Professional Ability (70% pass threshold) • Phase 3: Economic & Financial Standing Read full description ## CPV classification Road transport services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ed1750cb-8864-4761-930a-eb58a939e5cb) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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