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PT1331 2022 Passenger Transport - Dynamic Purchasing System

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Wiltshire Council

LOCATION

Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

November 30, 2027 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

60000000

REFERENCE

022464-2022

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Original Tender Description

Wiltshire Council intends to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. There will be 2 lots. Lot I, for vehicles with over 16 seats, covering home to school and public transport. Lot 2 will be for vehicles with 16 seats and under covering SEN, social care, and home to school transport. There will also be the option for Wiltshire Council to conduct reverse e-auctions and seek Drivers and Passenger assistants under this DPS, as outlined in the tender documentation. The DPS will run for an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 years, as defined and at the sole discretion of the Council. The DPS will open for applications from 15/08/2022. Call-offs for tenders under the DPS will commence from 01/12/2022. If a supplier's application is successful they will then be able to receive Call-offs / mini-competition documents and be able to bid for passenger transport services as outlined, as and when it becomes available under this DPS from 01/12/2022. The Council reserves the right to also tender passenger transport services outside of this DPS.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender information. Bidders should refer to the full tender documentation for standard public procurement exclusion criteria.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Successfully apply and be admitted to the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to be eligible for call-offs/mini-competitions.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be capable of providing passenger transport services using vehicles with over 16 seats for home to school and public transport (Lot 1).
  • Be capable of providing passenger transport services using vehicles with 16 seats and under for SEN, social care, and home to school transport (Lot 2).
  • Be capable of providing qualified Drivers and Passenger assistants.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, insurance levels) are detailed in the provided tender information. Bidders should refer to the full tender documentation.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit an application to the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
  • Ensure the application is submitted by the deadline of 2027-11-30 12:00:00.
  • Applications will be accepted starting from 15/08/2022.

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Summary:
This document is an official contract notice for Wiltshire Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services, detailing the two lots, application process, and key dates for a 5-7 year term.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender establishes a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, demonstrating good clarity on service scope and duration, but significantly lacks transparency regarding estimated value and, critically, the evaluation criteria for DPS admission.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender clearly defines the procedure as a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and assigns an appropriate CPV code. Deadlines are reasonable for a DPS, allowing continuous application. No disputes or suspensions are noted. The classified value is a transparency issue but not necessarily a legal non-compliance for a DPS where overall value is often indicative. The summary lacks explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements, but these are expected in the full documentation.

Estimated value classified
Clarity55/100

The description of the DPS, its lots, scope, and duration is clear and unambiguous. Technical and eligibility requirements are well-defined. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria for admission to the DPS is a significant clarity issue, making it difficult for potential suppliers to understand how their applications will be judged.

No evaluation criteria specified for DPS admission
Completeness60/100

Basic information, deadlines, and duration are provided. Requirements for eligibility and technical capability are present. However, the estimated value is not disclosed, and crucially, the evaluation criteria for DPS admission are missing from the provided information. While one document is mentioned, a direct URL is not provided.

Estimated value not disclosed
Missing evaluation criteria for DPS admission
Fairness50/100

The tender benefits from being a DPS, allowing continuous application, and explicitly supports e-procurement, promoting equal access. Requirements appear generic and not tailored. However, the classified value reduces transparency, and the absence of specified evaluation criteria for DPS admission significantly impacts the objectivity and transparency of the selection process, raising fairness concerns.

Estimated value classified
No evaluation criteria specified for DPS admission
Practicality70/100

The tender supports electronic submission ("E-Procurement" characteristic). Key dates like DPS opening and call-off commencement are known, and the duration is clear. However, a direct document URL is not provided in the summary, and specific financing information beyond the council as the organization is absent.

No direct document URL provided in summary
Limited financing information
Data Consistency85/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent for a DPS. There are no reported suspensions or disputes. The only minor inconsistency is the automated check result "No e-submission" contradicting the "E-Procurement" characteristic, which is assumed to be an error in the automated check.

Minor contradiction regarding e-submission (assuming 'E-Procurement' characteristic is correct)
Sustainability50/100

The tender explicitly includes "Social Criteria" as a characteristic, which is a positive aspect for sustainability. However, there is no explicit mention of green procurement initiatives or a focus on innovation. It is also not EU funded.

No explicit green procurement or innovation focus

Strengths

Clear definition of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and its scope.
Inclusion of "Social Criteria" and support for E-Procurement.
Well-defined technical and eligibility requirements for the service.
Long application period characteristic of a DPS, allowing continuous supplier entry.
Logical and consistent timeline for the DPS operation.

Concerns

Absence of specified evaluation criteria for admission to the DPS.
Estimated value is classified and not disclosed, reducing transparency.
Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements in the summary.
No direct document URL provided in the summary.
Limited focus on green procurement or innovation aspects.

Recommendations

1. Publish clear and objective evaluation criteria for admission to the Dynamic Purchasing System to enhance fairness and transparency.
2. Disclose the estimated value range for the DPS, even if indicative, to provide better financial context for potential bidders.
3. Ensure all essential tender documents, including full mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements, are easily accessible via a direct link.

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