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The tender invites suppliers to provide comprehensive school and public bus services throughout Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides for the period 2026‑2031. The contract is structured as a recurrent procurement covering a full five‑year term and is delivered through 47 distinct lots that together cover integrated daytime and evening routes, school‑only services, early‑worker links and local feeder services across the island groups of Ness, Westside Lewis, Point District, Tolsta, Back, Harris and Stornoway. These lots include both conventional route specifications and several operator‑designed categories that allow successful bidders to propose tailored service solutions for specific geographic and demand profiles.

Suppliers must equip a fleet capable of meeting the operational demands of each lot, ensuring coverage for primary and secondary schools such as the Nicolson Institute, Sgoil an Rubha, and Sgoil nan Loch, as well as community links to towns and villages including Stornoway, Barvas, and Tarbert. The contract requires adherence to all applicable local transport safety and accessibility regulations, with operator‑designed lots demanding compliance with the technical and service standards detailed in the accompanying documentation.

Hertfordshire County Council is creating a Dynamic Purchasing System to provision local bus and school coach transport services, intentionally clarifying that taxi services are excluded from the scope. The system will operate under the regulatory framework of Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and will be managed through an electronic supplier questionnaire and agreement process. Qualified suppliers, once admitted, will receive individual orders through competitive tendering during the second stage of the procedure.

The DPS is subdivided into three distinct categories. Category 1 covers registered local bus services. Category 2 focuses on contracted education bus, coach, or PCV minibus services and is dedicated to transporting students to schools and colleges; drivers and passenger assistants in this segment are required to obtain an enhanced‑level DBS with barred list check before undertaking any duties. Category 3 is demand‑responsive transport, a shared mobility option where vehicles adjust routes to meet passenger arrivals and departures without fixed timetables.

Prospective operators must register on the In‑Tend portal, express interest, complete all required documents, and sign the DPS agreement electronically via DocuSign before they can tender. Compliance with the specified enhanced DBS requirement for drivers and passenger assistants is mandatory for participation.

Education Commercial Services (ECS) is creating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to facilitate the procurement of construction, works and related professional services that are ethically and sustainably sourced, with a particular focus on decarbonisation, biodiversity, energy efficiency, estate management and social value for education institutions across the United Kingdom. The DPS is administered by ECS, a trading name of Bishop Wilkinson Commercial Services Ltd, which operates on behalf of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust to provide specialist procurement solutions to the sector. The system is designed to enable public‑sector buyers to engage suppliers who demonstrate responsible supply‑chain practices, including measures to manage the growing risk of modern slavery.

The DPS is available to all UK public‑sector buyers and operates through three principal categories—service category, geographical location and additional capabilities—allowing organisations to shortlist suppliers for further competition. By creating a governed marketplace, the initiative supports local SMEs, charities and social enterprises, aims to generate measurable social value in areas such as Covid‑19 recovery, economic inequality, climate change mitigation, equal opportunity and well‑being, and drives environmental reductions in carbon, water and waste while promoting circular‑economy principles. Participation also requires suppliers to align with the Government prompt payment policy to ensure timely remuneration for all tiers of the supply chain.

Candidates wishing to join the DPS must submit their applications via the Cimple portal, indicating the categories they are applying for, and demonstrate compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. All participating suppliers are required to be signatories of the Government prompt payment policy.

Telford and Wrekin Council has issued a Dynamic Purchasing System to secure comprehensive support and personal care services for both children and adults within the borough. The programme will cover a range of care functions, including domiciliary care, residential and nursing placements for adults, day care services, and community care for children and young people. It is designed around the Authority’s Commitment Statement, “Right Help, Right Time to Promote Independence”, and aligns with national government policies, encouraging providers to adopt a whole‑family approach to care.

The DPS is divided into five distinct lots. Lot 1 and Lot 2 permit providers to register for personal care services—subject to a valid CQC or Ofsted registration—to deliver regulated care; they also allow support services, which may be provided by non‑registered providers for domestic assistance and shopping calls, provided all required registrations are held. Lot 3 and Lot 4 are restricted to CQC‑registered providers who are able to operate residential and nursing homes that deliver care and personal support to residents. Lot 5 focuses on day services, with expectations that providers will offer respite, bathing, activities, and transport for adult residents. The framework will run from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028 with an option for renewal, and participating companies may award contracts for any or all of the lots. Regulated personal care must be delivered under a valid CQC or Ofsted registration, while informal support services may be offered by non‑registered providers when appropriate.

The Warwickshire County Council has established a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) in which qualified operators may be admitted to provide a range of employability and skills services over a four‑year horizon. The DPS is organised into eight distinct lots, each targeting a particular segment of the population and a different aspect of the workforce development continuum. By creating a single, ongoing procurement channel, the council ensures a flexible, responsive supply of expertise while retaining the ability to award specific work packages as needs arise.

Lot 1 supplies career guidance and support, delivering advice and planning for individuals at critical career transition points through one‑to‑many forums, individual coaching, or event‑based interactions. Lot 2 delivers employment‑enablement programmes that facilitate training, work experience, volunteering, and other employability activities for working‑age adults. Lot 3 focuses on supported employment, offering tailored guidance for people with disabilities, learning difficulties, or autism at varying intensity levels. Lot 4 provides wrap‑around, pre‑apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and post‑apprenticeship support, including inclusive apprenticeship models and adaptations to current delivery methods. Lot 5 is aimed at young people navigating transitions into work, education or training, actively reducing barriers to learning and employment. Lot 6 offers adult education programmes that enable lifelong learning and professional development across a broad spectrum of subjects. Lot 7 addresses future‑skills development, green skills, sustainability, net‑zero roles, automation, and the adaptation of workplace practices to emerging industry demands. Lot 8 supplies bespoke employability and skills services tailored to evolving themes within the employment and skills environment, allowing for bespoke adaptations beyond the predefined lots.

All suppliers paid for prior to admission must complete registration with the council’s e‑tendering platform, In‑Tend, and thereafter conduct all communications through the platform’s correspondence function.