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Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System for the Supply of Passenger Transport Services

Wirral Council(buyer)

Published
Published 6 February 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 23 February 2029 (854 days left)

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Overview

Wirral Council is extending its existing Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of passenger transport services, including private hire, hackney carriage, and PSV/PCV vehicles, through to 23 February 2029. The DPS has an estimated total value of £61 million (with the extension period valued at up to £40 million), and suitably qualified operators can request to participate; successful suppliers will be invited to tender for specific lots or routes through calls for competition, with individual contracts typically lasting up to three years with optional extensions subject to performance.

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Lots (2)

  • Transport for vulnerable children

    Transport by Minibus, wheelchair access vehicles, private hire vehicles and Hackney carriages. This contract lot is for the delivery of pupils various educational establishments as directed. The Contractor must supply a passenger assistant if indicated within the schedule. Wheelchair access may be required if indicated as children may have poor mobility or other special needs. Contractors must submit a 'rate per day', 'weekly rate', or a combined daily mileage and rate per mile as directed on the schedule and no waiting time is to be charged to this contract. Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 30 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. The extension will allow Wirral Council and potential bidders time to plan a suitable replacement under the Procurement Act 2023 that also takes into consideration the objectives of the National Procurement Policy Statement. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice. Estimated Value excluding VAT: £61 million GBP

  • Transport for vulnerable adults

    Transport by Minibus, wheelchair access vehicles, private hire vehicles and Hackney carriages. This contract lot is for the delivery of transport of vulnerable adults to day centres or other venues as directed. The Contractor must supply a passenger assistant as indicated within the schedule. Wheelchair access may be required if indicated as adults may have poor mobility or other special needs. Contractors must submit a 'rate per day', 'weekly rate', or a combined daily mileage and rate per mile as directed on the schedule and no waiting time is to be charged to this contract. Additional information: This DPS has been extended for a further 30 months to 23 February 2029. The duration given in II.2.7) is the duration of the extension period. The extension will allow Wirral Council and potential bidders time to plan a suitable replacement under the Procurement Act 2023 that also takes into consideration the objectives of the National Procurement Policy Statement. We reserve the right to extend, shorten or terminate, in part or whole, any Lot or the entire DPS at any time giving 6 months' notice. Value excluding VAT: £61 million GBP

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£61,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Dynamic purchasing system
Published
6 February 2026
Deadline
23 February 2029
Classification (CPV)
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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  1. Contract Notice

    6 February 2026

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