Pseudo DPS for Taxis and Mini Bus Services

Gateshead Council's Travel Care Team is responsible for arranging the Council's requirements for Taxi and Minibus Services, including home to care, home to school and college transport, as well as transport for older people, looked after children, people with additional needs, other vulnerable people and any other transport requirements as requested by the Council.

The Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations or individuals to be appointed to the Pseudo DPS. Upon successful appointment to the Pseudo DPS, a Contractor will be eligible to respond to contract opportunities issued by the Council via the NEPO Portal in respect of the provision of Taxi and Minibus Services. A guide to apply to the DPS is attached.

Please contact travelcare@gateshead.gov.uk for any licensing queries.

Start date: 19 August 2020

End date: 1 August 2024

Contract Manager: Andrew Thompson