Tender

Dynamic Procurement System for Local Bus and Education Bus Services 2022- 2032

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jun 2022 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is currently conducting a Dynamic Procurement System (DPS) procurement process for local bus and education bus services, spanning from 2022 to 2032, with an estimated total value of £80 million. The classification for this tender falls under public road transport services. Interested parties should note that the process is in the 'active' stage and will involve mini-competitions running under the DPS for individual contracts. The deadline for submissions for this procurement process extends to June 1, 2032, with the anticipated date for the second stage invitation set for June 4, 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those holding a valid Public Service Vehicles (PSV) Operator’s Licence or Community Bus Permit. Companies offering transport solutions or looking to expand into providing subsidised local bus services or educational transport are encouraged to participate. Moreover, the inclusion of community benefit requirements, such as offering work experience or employment opportunities, enhances the potential for businesses to contribute positively to their communities while pursuing growth through this contract.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Procurement System for Local Bus and Education Bus Services 2022- 2032

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-0346ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016390-2022
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
15 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20327 years to go
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
Not specified
Contact Email
gary.mcgowan@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 7YZ
Post Town
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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