Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport (Taxis and Minibuses)

Buyer
South Tyneside Council
Value
£15,000,000 – £18,000,000
Closes
11 June 2027
Where
South Shields, the North East
Type
Dynamic purchasing system (open to join)

In plain English

South Tyneside Council is setting up a 6-year system to hire taxi and minibus operators to transport pupils, vulnerable adults, and care clients. They're inviting suppliers to register now and then bid for individual jobs as they arise.

What the buyer wants

• Provide taxis and minibuses with professional drivers to transport school/college pupils, people receiving social care, looked-after children, and vulnerable adults • Supply passenger assistants (escorts) where needed to support vulnerable or complex-needs passengers • Operate across South Tyneside and potentially for partner NHS and school organisations • Meet all safety, insurance, and safeguarding requirements for transporting vulnerable people

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

Most micro-businesses (sole traders with 1–2 vehicles) will struggle: the contract is 6 years long with potential demand across multiple transport types, requiring professional operator licensing, enhanced DBS checks for all staff, substantial insurance, and safeguarding compliance. If you don't already hold a PSV/community transport licence and have experience with vulnerable-passenger transport, you are unlikely to qualify.

How to bid

This is a Dynamic Purchasing System: an open list of approved suppliers. You can apply to join at any time while it runs, and once accepted you can bid for the individual contracts the buyer runs through it.

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