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CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services

The City of Edinburgh Council

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01 Nov 2024 at 15:30

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25 Jul 2024 at 16:49

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26 Apr 2024 at 12:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a procurement process for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. This procurement falls under the public road transport services category and is classified as a service contract. The DPS is intended to be operational for 5 years until February 2029, with an option to extend for up to three additional 12-month periods. The procurement is being carried out using a restricted procedure, and procurement methods include electronic submissions. The Council, located at Waverley Court, Edinburgh, is the contracting authority, with key contact Ben Fulton available via telephone and email for enquiries. The most recent updates include awarded contracts to Hairy Haggis Tours Ltd and Midland Bluebird Limited, each amounting to a £10 million deal signed on 28th June 2024. The current stage of the procurement is complete, indicating contracts have already been awarded.

This DPS tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services to expand their involvement in the region’s supported bus services market. The contract requires compliance with stringent quality and safety standards, making it suitable for companies that have a robust Health & Safety Policy, Business Continuity Policy, and fulfil specific vehicle accessibility requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Hairy Haggis Tours Ltd and Midland Bluebird Limited have successfully been awarded contracts, suggesting an inclusive competitive environment favourable to businesses with proven track records and capable of demonstrating high standards in service delivery, safety, and operational continuity. Such businesses can benefit from long-term, stable contracts under this DPS, contributing to both local and extended community benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions. The DPS is open to any supplier joining through its lifetime that satisfies the specified selection criteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions. The DPS is open to any supplier joining through its lifetime that satisfies the specified selection criteria.

Renewal: The DPS is in place for 5 years until February 2029 and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04556a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035527-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2031

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Hairy Haggis Tours Ltd

Midland Bluebird Limited

Further Information

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