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Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Kirklees Council

LOCATION

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£30,000,000

DEADLINE

May 31, 2028 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

60120000

REFERENCE

009504-2023

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Original Tender Description

Kirklees Council are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") for the provision of Passenger Transport Services under which interested economic Operators can become eligible to bid to provide specific Service Contracts or 'Routes'.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Bidders must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by relevant public procurement regulations (e.g., serious criminal offenses, bankruptcy, non-payment of taxes), though specific grounds are not detailed in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be an economic Operator capable of providing Passenger Transport Services.
  • Seek to become eligible to bid for specific Service Contracts or 'Routes' under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
  • Operate within the geographical area served by Kirklees Council.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate the capability to provide Passenger Transport Services, including necessary vehicles, qualified drivers, and operational infrastructure.
  • Comply with all relevant licensing, safety, and operational standards for passenger transport.
  • Specific technical requirements will be detailed for individual Service Contracts or 'Routes' once admitted to the DPS.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate financial standing sufficient to undertake passenger transport services.
  • Specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, insurance levels) will be detailed for initial DPS qualification and/or individual Service Contracts.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit an application to join the Dynamic Purchasing System by the deadline of 2028-05-31 12:00:00.
  • Express interest in providing Passenger Transport Services to Kirklees Council.
  • Be prepared to respond to invitations to bid for specific Service Contracts or 'Routes' once admitted to the DPS.

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Summary:
Kirklees Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, inviting economic operators to become eligible to bid for specific service contracts or routes, with an estimated total value of £30,000,000.

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Tender Quality Score

This tender establishes a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport, demonstrating good clarity on the overall process and value, but suffers from a lack of specified evaluation criteria for DPS admission and no explicit sustainability focus.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender correctly identifies a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and assigns an appropriate CPV code. The submission deadline is exceptionally long, which is suitable for an open DPS. However, there is a slight ambiguity in classifying the procedure as 'Restricted' alongside DPS, and the AI summary notes that mandatory exclusion grounds are not detailed, though they are implied to follow regulations.

Ambiguity in procedure type (Restricted vs. DPS)
Mandatory exclusion grounds not detailed in provided summary
Clarity60/100

The overall description of the DPS and its purpose is clear. However, a significant concern is the explicit absence of evaluation criteria for admission to the DPS. While specific technical and financial requirements are appropriately deferred to individual service contracts, the criteria for initial qualification should be transparently stated.

No evaluation criteria specified for DPS admission
Specific technical and financial requirements for DPS qualification are not fully detailed, only categories are provided
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, duration, and CPV code are all present. Documents are indicated as available. However, the tender lacks specified evaluation criteria for DPS admission, and the 'Liable Person' field is empty. Specific details for technical and financial requirements are also deferred.

No evaluation criteria specified for DPS admission
Specific technical and financial requirements for DPS qualification are not fully detailed
Fairness65/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and the requirements appear generic, not tailored to a specific company. The long submission deadline for the DPS ensures ample time for preparation. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria for admission to the DPS significantly undermines transparency and objectivity, raising a major fairness concern. There is also a contradiction regarding e-procurement/e-submission.

No evaluation criteria specified for DPS admission
Contradiction between 'E-Procurement' characteristic and 'No e-submission' automated check
Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a clear contract duration and estimated value. However, there is a direct contradiction regarding electronic submission ('E-Procurement' characteristic vs. 'No e-submission' automated check), which impacts practicality. A direct document URL is not provided, and a specific contract start date is not mentioned.

Contradiction regarding electronic submission support
No direct document URL provided
Data Consistency70/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical for a DPS. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. However, a significant inconsistency exists between the 'E-Procurement' characteristic and the 'No e-submission' automated check. The procedure type description also presents a minor inconsistency (Restricted vs. DPS).

Contradiction between 'E-Procurement' characteristic and 'No e-submission' automated check
Ambiguity in procedure type (Restricted vs. DPS)
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not explicitly mention or incorporate any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also noted as not being EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

No explicit focus on green procurement
No social criteria mentioned

Strengths

Clear description of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
Estimated value and contract duration are clearly specified
Appropriate CPV code assigned for passenger transport services
Requirements are structured into clear categories (eligibility, technical, financial)
Long submission deadline suitable for an open DPS

Concerns

Absence of specified evaluation criteria for DPS admission
Contradiction regarding electronic submission support ('E-Procurement' vs. 'No e-submission')
Lack of explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria
Specific technical and financial requirements for DPS qualification are deferred
Ambiguity in procedure type classification (Restricted vs. DPS)

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria for admission to the Dynamic Purchasing System to enhance transparency and fairness.
2. Clarify and ensure consistency regarding electronic submission capabilities, providing a direct URL for tender documents if applicable.
3. Integrate sustainability, social, and innovation considerations into the tender requirements to align with modern procurement best practices.

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