Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport across the County of Powys, Mid Wales

Description

Powys County Council is offering an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced transport operators to its established Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys. This opportunity was originally advertised on the 10th December 2024.The DPS is now live and the Council continue to seek further expressions of interest. Contractors may apply at any time during the life of the DPS.The Council currently transports approximately 7,000 pupils to high schools (including some out-of-county), primary schools, and two further education sites across the county. Additionally, around 1,100,000 passengers are conveyed on 45 contracted public transport services annually.The Council spends circa 14,000,000 GBP per year on home-to-school transport, covering 277 dedicated routes. Learners may travel on vehicles exclusively for school use or on registered local bus services, as defined by the 1985 Transport Act. However, primary-aged learners entitled to transport will not be conveyed on public transport.The purpose of the Dynamic Purchasing System is to allow the Council to assemble and maintain an approved list of operators for the above stipulated services, and to offer a more flexible and responsive procurement.Applications are sought against the following Lots which shall lead to the tendering of transport routes for Home to School Transport including Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Mainstream Services and Local Bus Services:Lot 1 - Taxi - up to 8 passenger seatsLot 2 - Minibus - 9 to 16 passenger seatsLot 3 - Buses - 17 to 70 passenger seatsIn accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023, the DPS shall conclude no later than 23rd February 2029.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148023 Instructions for Suppliers – Registration on eTenderwalesPowys County Council will be conducting this procurement exercise through the Value Wales e-Tenderingportal. This can be found atwww.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk, all information may be downloaded and returned through this channel.Internet address: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.ukSuppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this PQQ1. Register your company on the eTenderwales portal (this is only required once)- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- Click the “Click here to register” link- Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue”- Enter your correct business and user details- Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)2. Express an Interest in the tender- Login to the portal with the username/password- Click the “Open Access PQQs” link.- Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.- Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.- This will move the PQQ into your “My PQQs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)- Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and BuyerAttachments” in the “Actions” box3. Responding to the PQQ- You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting)- You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ- There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)If you require any further assistance, use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon – Fri(8am – 6pm) on:- email: help@bravosolution.co.uk- Phone: 0800 069 8634(WA Ref:148023)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:As per Stage 2, mini-competition tendersThe buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.