Scope
Reference
DN694898
Description
Essex County Council invite suppliers to apply to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services for Essex County Council and Thurrock Council. This Dynamic Purchasing System has been split into the Categories listed below :
Category 1 - SEND Education Transport: Transport of Passengers with SEND requirements to education, care provision or other locations as required.
Category 2 - Mainstream Education Transport: Transport to Mainstream primary, secondary, or further education locations.
Category 3 - Adult Social Care Transport: Transport of adults with eligible needs to day care/day centre/education provision or other locations as required.
Category 4 - Local Bus and Demand Responsive Transport: Provision of Local Bus and DRT services within Essex.
Category 5 - Ad-Hoc Requirements: Provision of impromptu or unprecedented transport for Adult Social Care, SEND, Mainstream or Children's Social Care Passengers.
Total value (estimated)
- £38,000,000 excluding VAT
- £40,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 2 May 2026
- 8 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot LOT001. Public and Non-Scheduled Passenger Transport Services
Description
This lot covers the provision of public road transport services, taxi services, and non-scheduled passenger transport services. This may include, but is not limited to, scheduled bus services, community transport, demand-responsive transport, and private hire services.
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,500,000 excluding VAT
- £10,000,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT002. Public and Non-Scheduled Road Transport Services
Description
This lot covers the provision of public road transport services and non-scheduled passenger transport. This may include services such as local bus services, coach hire, and community transport services.
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,500,000 excluding VAT
- £10,000,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT003. Comprehensive Passenger Transport and Vehicle Hire Services
Description
This lot covers a comprehensive range of passenger transport services, including public road transport, taxi services, special-purpose transport, non-scheduled transport, and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. This may include a combination of scheduled, on-demand, and specialized transport solutions to meet a variety of needs.
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,500,000 excluding VAT
- £10,000,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT004. Public and Special-Purpose Road Transport Services
Description
This lot covers the provision of both public road transport services and special-purpose road passenger transport services. This may include services such as scheduled bus services, school transport, transport for people with disabilities, and other specialized transport services tailored to specific needs.
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,500,000 excluding VAT
- £10,000,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot LOT001. Public and Non-Scheduled Passenger Transport Services
Lot LOT002. Public and Non-Scheduled Road Transport Services
Lot LOT003. Comprehensive Passenger Transport and Vehicle Hire Services
Lot LOT004. Public and Special-Purpose Road Transport Services
Supplier must have experience in supplying similar goods.
Particular suitability
Lot LOT001. Public and Non-Scheduled Passenger Transport Services
Lot LOT002. Public and Non-Scheduled Road Transport Services
Lot LOT003. Comprehensive Passenger Transport and Vehicle Hire Services
Lot LOT004. Public and Special-Purpose Road Transport Services
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 July 2025, 3:23am
Deadline for requests to participate
17 July 2025, 3:23am
Electronic auction will be used
Yes
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Lowest price offered. |
Cost | 90% |
| Quality Response | Lowest price offered. |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK - Sandbox - OneAdvanced Buyer
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQT-1648-GBZT
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: PT Procurement Team
Telephone: +44 123 456 7890
Email: pt.procurementteam@test.essex.gov.uk
Website: https://www.essex.gov.uk/
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - central government