DPS For The Provision of Education & Social Care Transport 2

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Buyers

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Value

£16,000,000

Classifications

Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Non-scheduled passenger transport
Public road transport services
Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

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tender

Submission Deadline

5 years from now

Published

1 year ago

Description

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The DPS Supplier Qualification Questionnaire (SQQ) will remain available for the duration of the DPS. The requirements will cover bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS will be structured into the following 5 lots:
Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles
Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles
Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles
Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles
Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles
The DPS will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance).
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out this procurement process. To access the tender documentation please visit https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

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+44 1685725000

+44 2079477501

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