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12 May 2022 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Falkirk Council is currently undertaking a tender process for a Dynamic Procurement System (DPS) aimed at securing local bus and education bus services, classified under public road transport services. The anticipated value of this procurement is £80 million, with the tender period set to conclude on 13th June 2022. This selective procurement process will facilitate mini-competitions over a ten-year duration, enabling various Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate. The procurement is operational in Falkirk, UKM76 region, and involves specific community benefit requirements, including the provision of work experience and employment opportunities for eligible individuals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with access to Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator's Licences. Companies providing local bus services, home-to-school transportation, and related educational transport services are particularly suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can not only secure lucrative contracts but also make a positive impact on the local community through the stipulated benefits, thus enhancing their corporate social responsibility profile and fostering long-term growth.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Procurement System for Local Bus and Education Bus Services

Notice Description

Falkirk Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and other education transport. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Falkirk Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including subsidised local bus services, home to school transport and other education transport. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it to award individual contracts . Organisations applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions..

Renewal: The DPS will not be extended at the end of its 10 year life, although individual contracts may operate up to 2 years after the end of the DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0336d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012344-2022
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated any further notice would be published approximately 6 months in advance of the DPS end date.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 7YZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

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