PLACE059 Passenger Transport DPS

Buyer
Derbyshire County Council
Value
£300,000,000
Closes
28 November 2032
Where
Matlock, the East Midlands
Type
Dynamic purchasing system (open to join)

In plain English

Derbyshire County Council is setting up a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to commission passenger transport services across the county. They're looking for taxi operators, minibus operators, and coach/bus operators to join a pre-approved supplier list and bid for individual transport jobs as they arise throughout the year.

What the buyer wants

• Join the DPS by completing the Council's Selection Questionnaire to demonstrate you can deliver passenger transport services • Agree to pre-determined terms and conditions and service schedules • Bid competitively when the Council invites tenders for individual transport contracts (call-offs) via their e-tendering portal • Operate five different lots based on vehicle size (from small taxis to large coaches)

Likely requirements

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This is not a single contract. It's a standing list you join first, then compete for individual jobs. You need current PCV/PSV operator's licensing, vehicles in good condition, and the ability to bid and manage jobs electronically throughout the year; most one-person taxi operators will struggle with the administrative overhead and cyber security requirements.

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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