Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys, Mid Wales

Description

The Council is offering an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced transport operators to participate in a DPS for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys.
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.
The Dynamic Purchase System will run for an initial period of 6 (six) years, with an option to be extended for a further period or periods, subject to performance and budget confirmations.
The council reserves the right to further extend this Dynamic Purchasing System if the need arises in-line with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Instructions for Suppliers – Registration on eTenderwales
Powys County Council will be conducting this procurement exercise through the Value Wales e-Tendering
portal. This can be found at
www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk, all information may be downloaded and returned through this channel.
Internet address: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this PQQ
1. 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 Buyer
Attachments” in the “Actions” box
3. Responding to the tender
- 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
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=146635
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 tenders
(WA Ref:146635)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

Powys County Council is offering an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced transport operators to
participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys.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 works, and to offer a more flexible and responsive procurement.
The Dynamic Purchase System will run for an initial period of 6 (six) years, with an option to be extended for a further period or periods subject to performance and budget confirmations.
The Council reserves the right to further extend the Dynamic Purchasing System if the need arises in-line with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
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's up to 7 seats

Powys County Council is offering an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced transport operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys.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 works, and to offer a more flexible and responsive procurement.
The Dynamic Purchase System will run for an initial period of 6 (six) years, with an option to be extended for a further period or periods subject to performance and budget confirmations. The Council reserves the right to further extend the Dynamic Purchasing System if the need arises in-line with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
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 2 - Minibuses 8 to 16 seats

Powys County Council is offering an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced transport operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across the County of Powys.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 works, and to offer a more flexible and responsive procurement.
The Dynamic Purchase System will run for an initial period of 6 (six) years, with an option to be extended for a further period or periods subject to performance and budget confirmations. The Council reserves the right to further extend the Dynamic Purchasing System if the need arises in-line with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
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 3 - Buses 17 to 70 seats

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