Provision of Home to School and Adult Transport Services via Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for London Borough of Hillingdon

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London Borough of Hillingdon awarded a contract to Home to School, Barre, Central Express, City Care, Go Cars, Libaan, Master Cars UK Ltd, Metro Home Care, and Move 4 World for the provision of transportation services for adults, children, looked after children, and young people with special educational needs (SEN).

The contract establishes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for home-to-school transport and transport for adult clients, including older persons and those with learning disabilities and complex needs.

The DPS term is 4 years with an optional 3-year extension, and the contract value is £75,700,000 for the entire duration.

The DPS operates electronically, with routes awarded via reverse e-auction, and there is no guarantee of business volumes.

The Council sought a diverse range of vehicles, including cars, MPVs, minibuses, small and large accessible vehicles, and buses/coaches capable of transporting wheelchair users.

Additional service providers can join the DPS during its term subject to meeting qualification requirements.