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Provision of Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Summer Refresh 2025

Awarded to 24x7 Ltd, A2B Travel, Call and Ride Ltd +12 more

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 26 September 2025
Deadline
Closed 26 September 2025

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Overview

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract worth £6 million to 15 transport operators for the provision of home to school and day centre transport services. The contract, awarded on 31 August 2025, covers regular passenger transport for eligible children and vulnerable adults during school term time across and outside the Borough of Barnsley, with potential for contract extensions pending route reviews at each summer refresh.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£6,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Dynamic purchasing system
SME suitable
Yes
Published
26 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Road transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£6,000,000
Award date
31 August 2025
Contract period
26 September 2025 → 28 September 2025
Winners
  • 24x7 Ltd
  • A2B Travel
  • Call and Ride Ltd
  • Excel Travel
  • Jamie Hodgson Travel
  • Martini Taxis
  • Nexus Taxis Limited
  • Platinum Travel Barnsley
  • SM Travel Yorkshire Ltd
  • Silverline Travel
  • Travel AB
  • Travel Direct
  • Veezu
  • Venture Taxis Ltd
  • Wyatt Coaches Ltd

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    26 September 2025

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