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Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services

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Deadline
28 days left
March 31, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
014051-2023
Value
£48,000,000
Location
East Wales, United Kingdom
Published
February 23, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

May 17, 2023

Deadline for Questions

March 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 31, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 21, 2023

Budget
£48,000,000
Duration
35 months
Location
East Wales
Type
Other
70
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services (New/Reapplications)

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Requirements & Qualifications

8 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Applications must be submitted by the deadline: 2026-03-31 11:00:00.
--Applications are for admission to the Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of passenger transport services.
--The procurement type is Open, requiring a formal application process.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must not be subject to mandatory exclusion grounds as stipulated by relevant public procurement legislation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidders must be eligible to provide passenger transport services.
--Bidders must be either new applicants or reapplying providers for the Dynamic Purchasing System.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Bidders must demonstrate the necessary technical capability and resources to provide passenger transport services.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Bidders must demonstrate sufficient financial standing and economic capacity to deliver passenger transport services.

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Documents

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Official PDF VersionPDF
014051-2023_official.pdf

This document is a contract notice from Flintshire County Council establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services, with an estimated value of £48 million, inviting new and reapplying providers to participate.

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70
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System for passenger transport services is severely lacking in detailed documentation and specific requirements, making it challenging for potential bidders to prepare comprehensive applications. While the basic structure is present, the absence of actual tender documents and evaluation criteria is a significant concern.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender correctly references mandatory exclusion grounds, which aligns with public procurement legislation. However, the absence of detailed terms and conditions or specific legal requirements within the provided information makes a full assessment of legal compliance challenging.

Lack of detailed legal terms and conditions for the DPS operation.
Clarity40/100

The provided 'extracted requirements' are extremely high-level and generic, offering minimal clarity on what specific evidence or standards bidders must meet for technical capability, financial standing, or eligibility.

Vague and generic requirements for technical and financial capability.
Absence of specific criteria for eligibility and admission to the DPS.
Completeness83/100

This tender is critically incomplete. The complete absence of any attached documents, including instructions to bidders, specifications, or evaluation criteria, means essential information required for a compliant and competitive bid is missing.

No tender documents attached (e.g., ITT, specifications, draft contract).
Missing detailed evaluation criteria for admission to the DPS.
Fairness80/100

While the 'Open' nature of the DPS admission process suggests broad access, the severe lack of detailed requirements and evaluation criteria creates a significant risk of subjective assessment, potentially undermining fairness among bidders.

High risk of subjective evaluation due to missing specific criteria.
Potential for unequal treatment if evaluation standards are not clearly defined.
Practicality40/100

From a bidder's perspective, preparing a meaningful application based solely on the provided high-level requirements is highly impractical. This will likely lead to numerous clarification questions and potential frustration.

Bidders cannot practically prepare a comprehensive application without detailed documentation.
Likely to generate a high volume of bidder queries due to lack of information.
Data Consistency100/100

The basic information provided (title, reference, organization, value, duration) appears consistent. The use of 'Open procedure' for a DPS admission is acceptable, though 'Open' typically refers to a single-stage procurement, whereas DPS has an admission stage followed by mini-competitions.

Sustainability0/100

There is no indication within the provided information that environmental, social, or innovative aspects are considered or encouraged in this procurement. This represents a missed opportunity for sustainable public procurement.

Absence of green procurement criteria.
No mention of social responsibility or innovation requirements.

Strengths

Clear identification of the procurement as a Dynamic Purchasing System.
Estimated value and contract duration are specified.
Mandatory exclusion grounds are referenced.
Open type procedure allows broad market access.

Concerns

Critical absence of any tender documents.
Lack of specific and detailed eligibility, technical, and financial requirements.
Missing explicit evaluation criteria for admission to the DPS.
No consideration of sustainability (environmental, social) or innovation aspects.
High potential for subjective evaluation due to vague requirements.

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish all necessary tender documents, including detailed specifications, terms and conditions, and evaluation criteria.
2. Provide clear, measurable, and objective requirements for technical capability and financial standing.
3. Integrate specific sustainability (e.g., emissions standards for vehicles) and social criteria where relevant.

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