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21034 Social and Education transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System 2021 (DN559834)

Cambridgeshire County Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 18:41.

Opportunity overview

This DPS is for delivery of home to school and social care transport services. This transport will be for a range of client groups including (but not limited to), pupils (to/from mainstream and special educational needs establishments), children’s social care service users and adult social care service users. These services will be for Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council primarily, though other local authorities and public bodies within Cambridgeshire may also access services. This solution shall offer one Platform to service providers to bid for work for Home to School transport services both mainstream and SEND, Children's social care and Adult social care transport services across the County. The estimated value of the DPS is approximately £30 million per annum, thus representing a Page 5 to 21 total potential value of £300,000,000 over the maximum ten year term. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 – 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight).

Classification

  • CPV60000000 — Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
  • CPV34114000 — Specialist vehicles
  • CPV34114121 — Ambulances
  • CPV60100000 — Road transport services
  • CPV85143000 — Ambulance services

Lots

  • Taxis - Up to and Including 8 Seater vehiclesValue not stated
  • Mini Buses up to 17 seatsValue not stated
  • Buses and Coaches greater than 17 SeatsValue not stated
  • High Dependency (ambulance) vehiclesValue not stated
  • Short Notice and Ad hoc JourneysValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN596218
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Due to change of E-tendering system to a new version of ProContract - adding the new Advert for the DPS. Advert https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=815100fd-c585-ec11-8110-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True Council website https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/business/business-with-the-council/education-and-social-care-transport-service-opportunities

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
DEFAULT

New Value

Old Value

Entry 2
Id
2

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
23 Feb 2029, 17:00

Old Value

Date
30 Aug 2026, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Dynamic Purchasing System
Yes

Dynamic Purchasing System

Type
open

Tender Period

Ends
30 Aug 2026, 12:00

Classification

Id
60000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
To participate in this DPS, all Potential Providers must have the relevant licence(s) as approved by the local district authorities, or Traffic commissioner as depending on the class of vehicle and geographical area of service operation.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Taxis - Up to and Including 8 Seater vehicles
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
For vehicles up to 8 Seaters to provide transport services as required by the DPS. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 – 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight).

Options

Description
The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 – 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight).

Renewal

Description
The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Mini Buses up to 17 seats
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This lot is for Mini buses up to 17 seats for services advertised under this DPS. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 – 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight).

Options

Description
The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 – 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight).

Renewal

Description
The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Buses and Coaches greater than 17 Seats
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This lot is for Buses & Coaches greater than 17 seats for services advertised under this DPS. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 – 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight).

Options

Description
The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 – 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight).

Renewal

Description
The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
High Dependency (ambulance) vehicles
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This lot is for High Dependency (ambulance) vehicles for services advertised under this DPS The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 – 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight).

Options

Description
The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 – 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight).

Renewal

Description
The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Short Notice and Ad hoc Journeys
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This lot is open to all vehicle classes, though will benefit those who have a flexible and responsive business model as the contracts advertised under this Lot will be of Short Notice and Ad hoc in nature. This lot will be be further divided in to a further 7 sub-lots of the geographical area: a) South Cambridgeshire b) Cambridge City c) Peterborough d) East Cambridgeshire e) Huntingdonshire f) Fenland g) Out of county The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 – 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight).

Options

Description
The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years. The Dynamic Purchasing system currently operates a weekly onboarding (Fridays at 12:00 round closure), it has been decided that the On-Boarding will move to TWICE a month frequency. This change will take effect from September 2024 with the round closing 6th September, then fortnightly for there in, (to be clear the following one will be 20th September at 12:00). Under the DPS Agreement such is change is allowed, please refer to the Invitation to Participate document on ProContract section Rounds 1.6.17 – 1.6.19 for further information. For any New Operators wishing to join the dynamic Purchase system, will mean that your application will be review following the round closure ONLY TWICE during each month. Please ensure you take this change into account, if you are keen to bid for opportunities advertised under this DPS. For Current Operators this will not have any immediate impact unless you have to update your previous submission. If you wish to make changes to your application, please ensure you have considered that any changes will not be reviewed until the next round closure (every fortnight).

Renewal

Description
The term of the DPS is 5 years, with an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 5 years.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Entry 2
Region
UKH

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road transport services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Entry 2
Region
UKH

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road transport services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Entry 2
Region
UKH

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road transport services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Entry 2
Region
UKH

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34114000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Specialist vehicles
Entry 2
Id
34114121
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ambulances
Entry 3
Id
60100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road transport services
Entry 4
Id
85143000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Ambulance services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Entry 2
Region
UKH

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Road transport services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Entry 3
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 4
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1059
Name
Cambridgeshire County Council

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKH
Locality
Cambridge
Postal Code
CB3 0AP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Shire Hall, Castle Hill

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Cambridgeshire County Council

Contact

Name
Procurement team
Telephone
+44 1223715353
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-26961
Name
Peterborough City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH
Locality
Peterborough
Postal Code
PE1 1HF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Bridge street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Peterborough City Council

Contact

Name
Procurement team
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-152
Name
High Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Royal Court of Justice, The Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 2079476000
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-573
Name
CEDR

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
EC4Y 1EU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
70 Fleet Street

Identifier

Legal Name
CEDR

Contact

Telephone
+44 2075366000
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-33736
Name
Cambridgeshire County Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH
Locality
Huntingdon
Postal Code
PE28 4YE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
New Shire Hall, Alconbury Weald

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Cambridgeshire County Council

Contact

Name
Mr Paul Tamanis-Laing
Telephone
+44 7468859827

Additional Contact Points

Entry 1
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-33737
Name
Peterborough City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH
Locality
Peterborough
Postal Code
PE1 1HF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Bridge Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Peterborough City Council

Contact

Name
Procurement and Commercial Team
Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-62625
Name
High Court - Royal Court of Justice

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court - Royal Court of Justice

Contact

Telephone
+44 2079476000

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Huntingdon · UKH · PE28 4YE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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