Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c56-9dce-729e-8f97-32424793f079/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-the-provision-of-passenger-transport-for-somerset closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport for Somerset County Council [Somerset County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/somerset-county-council) Estimated value £120,000,000 Published 16 Jul 2020 Deadline Closed 28 Feb 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Somerset County Council established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under which to conduct all procurement activity for the provision of high quality and cost effective Passenger Transport via the Proactis portal: [supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login](https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login) The total value of the DPS over the agreement period (18/5/2015 - 31/3/2021) for all four Lots is GBP 120,000,000 The type of transport the Council provides includes Home to School transport service for children in mainstream education and children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Children and Adult Services, County bus services, Ad Hoc Taxis and Minibus / Coach hire, and any other passenger transport services. On certain routes there is a requirement for regular drivers, and/or passenger assistants. The Council also provides scheduled local bus services to meet public transport requirements which would otherwise not be met; these are scheduled public passenger transport services that transport citizens within the boundary of Somerset County Council and across neighbouring council boundaries, when the Council provides additional subsided services. Somerset County Council is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) The DPS is split into four Lots; suppliers will be able to bid for one or more Lots as follows - - Lot 1 Vehicles over 23 passenger seats - Lot 2 Vehicles 9 to 22 passenger seats - Lot 3 Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats - Lot 4 Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats where contracts are required on an accelerated timescale NOTE: If you wish to view copies of the tender documentation without registering on the above Proactis system go to [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) . Select opportunities then search Latest Opportunities for Somerset County Council. Then select Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport for Somerset County Council. Read full description ## CPV classification Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6e9c6341-624a-44ed-b4ba-04929fb99664) 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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