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Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services

Dumfries and Galloway Council

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01 Oct 2021 at 09:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Council is conducting a tender process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services." This procurement falls within the transport services industry (CPV Classification: 60000000), specifically targeting various transport needs in Dumfries and Galloway. The tender is currently active, initiating a contracting phase where service providers can submit their qualifications and capabilities. Key dates include the tender closing on 31 March 2022 and the second stage invitation being issued on the same date. The estimated total contract value is £100 million, covering a period of ten years, with a potential for varied locations throughout the council's jurisdiction, including Nithsdale, Stewartry, Annandale and Eskdale, and Wigtownshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those offering services related to local bus transportation, school transport, taxi services, and additional support needs transport. Companies specialising in wheelchair-accessible vehicles and compliant transport solutions will find a competitive advantage here, as compliance with safety and operational standards is crucial in the evaluation process. Businesses focusing on community engagement or social enterprise models may also leverage community benefit requirements included in the tender to enhance their proposals, thus contributing to local development while pursuing growth opportunities through public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

This contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by Dumfries and Galloway Council and its partners to procure Transport contracts to deliver a range of transport requirements the Dynamic Purchasing System including but not limited to Local Bus Services , School Transport Services, Taxi services, Additional Support Needs Transport Services, Social Care Transport and Transportation of School Meals .

Lot Information

Transport Services - Under 5 Passenger Seats (Nithsdale)

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats taking place in the Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for those with additional support needs, transport of school meals and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. All information in relation to minimum criteria for ESPD is outlined within the relevant sections of this contract notice

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services - Under 5 passenger seats ( Stewartry)

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats taking place in the Stewartry area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs, transport of school meals and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services -Under 5 passenger seats (Annandale and Eskdale )

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats taking place in the Annandale and Eskdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs, transport of school meals and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services -Under 5 passenger seats (Wigtownshire)

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats taking place in the Wigtownshire area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs, transport of school meals and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services Under 5 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Nithsdale

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats that is wheelchair accessible taking place in the Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services Under 5 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Stewartry

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats that is wheelchair accessible taking place in the Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expire the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effective and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services Under 5 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Wigtownshire

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats that is wheelchair accessible taking place in the Wigtownshire area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats Nithsdale

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats taking place in the Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats Stewartry

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats taking place in the Stewartry area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats Annandale and Eskdale

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats taking place in the Annandale and Eskdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats Wigtownshire

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats taking place in the Wigtownshire area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Stewartry

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) taking place in the Stewartry area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Wigtownshire

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) taking place in the Wigtownshire area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Annandale and Eskdale

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) taking place in the Annandale and Eskdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 9 to 22 passenger seats

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 9-22 passenger seats. This may include but not limited to school transport, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Nithsdale

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) taking place in the Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services Under 5 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Annandale and Eskdale

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats that is wheelchair accessible taking place in the Annandale and Eskdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 9 to 22 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible)

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 9 to 22 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible). This may include but not limited to school transport, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 23 to 40 passenger seats

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 23 to 40 passenger seats. This may include but not limited to school transport, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 41+ passenger seats

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 41+ passenger seats. This may include but not limited to school transport, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport. Additional information: Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e6b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024394-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This Dynamic Purchasing System is set up for 10 years from March 2019 and will expire March 2029. This notice will be redone each financial year to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Additional Buyers

Dumfries and Galloway Health Board

South West of Scotland Transport Partnership (SWestrans)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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