Planning

Passenger Transport - Supplier Engagement

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Dec 2023 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Council is planning a procurement process titled "Passenger Transport - Supplier Engagement" in the services industry category. The Council aims to engage with existing and potential new operators for passenger transport services within Dumfries and Galloway to review and improve the local bus and school network. This initiative is part of a broader effort to develop affordable and sustainable transport options for the community and visitors in the region. The engagement process is ongoing, with a future notice date set for March 4, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for road transport operators, including taxi, mini bus, and bus operators, to contribute to the enhancement of passenger transport services in Dumfries and Galloway. Businesses interested in expanding their operations or new entrants looking to establish themselves in the region would find this tender suitable. The Council's focus on community engagement and sustainable transport solutions aligns well with businesses committed to providing efficient and effective passenger transport services.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport - Supplier Engagement

Notice Description

The Council have appointed Stantec UK Ltd to support a full review of the school and local bus network within Dumfries and Galloway. To inform this review we are keen to have engagement with existing and potentially new operators for passenger transport, including buses, mini buses and taxis to inform the development and appraisal of options to meet the travel needs of the Dumfries and Galloway community and visitors to the region's. The revised network and longer term contracts are intended to provide an affordable, stable and sustainable model and input from potential suppliers is key to ensuring this is a success.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice has been published to seek engagement from any operator who may be interested in providing passenger transport services within Dumfries and Galloway to inform a wider review of the local bus and school network across the region. This supplier engagement exercise runs alongside engagement with the community and visitors to the region to better understand their post covid travel needs. The Council are keen to encourage growth of the existing supply base either through business expansion of existing operators or encouraging new operators into the region. This is aimed at all road transport operators including taxis, mini bus and bus operators. A short survey is attached to this notice to get your views on key challenges and considerations. Alternatively a member of the review team can arrange a call or meeting to get your views and understanding of what would be needed to support you deliver efficient and effective passenger transport in Dumfries and Galloway by expressing an interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04297c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037813-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOUTH WEST OF SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (SWESTRANS)

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.tenders@dumgal.gov.uk, swestrans@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
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
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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