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Dorset Learning Centre Transport

Awarded to 24x7 ltd, M&J Taxi, P&D Contracts (Weymouth) Ltd

Dorset Council(buyer)

Published
Published 23 April 2021
Deadline
Deadline: 30 April 2027 (192 days left)

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Overview

Dorset Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of passenger transport services, with an estimated value of £80 million. Suppliers can apply to participate in the DPS via the Supplying the South West portal, with a submission deadline of 30 April 2027. Individual contract awards from this DPS framework will be published separately as they are made.

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Lots (4)

  • Lot 1: Dorchester Learning Centre

    The provision of home to school transport for Dorchester Learning Centre. The core requirement is for the provision of home to school transport at standard bell times. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide transport outside of normal school hours to off-site provisions such sports events and work experience, as well as offering flexible responses to changes including cancellations and additional journeys. Pupils attending Learning Centres may be located all over the county, as the centre they attend is largely determined by availability of places at the time. We are seeking experienced operators to organise, plan and operate transport as per the requirements of the individual Learning Centre.

    £80,000,000Won by P&D Contracts (Weymouth) Ltd
  • Lot 2: The Forum Centre

    The provision of home to school transport for The Forum Centre. The core requirement is for the provision of home to school transport at standard bell times. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide transport outside of normal school hours to off-site provisions such sports events and work experience, as well as offering flexible responses to changes including cancellations and additional journeys. Pupils attending Learning Centres may be located all over the county, as the centre they attend is largely determined by availability of places at the time. We are seeking experienced operators to organise, plan and operate transport as per the requirements of the individual Learning Centre.

    Won by M&J Taxi
  • Lot 3: The Orchard (Forum Centre satellite provision)

    The provision of home to school transport for The Orchard (Forum Centre satellite provision) The core requirement is for the provision of home to school transport at standard bell times. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide transport outside of normal school hours to off-site provisions such sports events and work experience, as well as offering flexible responses to changes including cancellations and additional journeys. Pupils attending Learning Centres may be located all over the county, as the centre they attend is largely determined by availability of places at the time. We are seeking experienced operators to organise, plan and operate transport as per the requirements of the individual Learning Centre.

    Won by M&J Taxi
  • Lot 4: Harbour Vale Learning Centre

    The provision of home to school transport for Harbour Vale Learning Centre. The core requirement is for the provision of home to school transport at standard bell times. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide transport outside of normal school hours to off-site provisions such sports events and work experience, as well as offering flexible responses to changes including cancellations and additional journeys. Pupils attending Learning Centres may be located all over the county, as the centre they attend is largely determined by availability of places at the time. We are seeking experienced operators to organise, plan and operate transport as per the requirements of the individual Learning Centre.

    Won by 24x7 ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£80,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Dynamic purchasing system
Published
23 April 2021
Deadline
30 April 2027
Classification (CPV)
Road transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£7,020,000
Award date
7 July 2026
Contract period
— → 26 June 2028
Winners
  • 24x7 ltd
  • M&J Taxi
  • P&D Contracts (Weymouth) Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 July 2026

  2. Tender Update

    19 February 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    24 April 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    23 April 2021

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