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Passenger Transport Services DPS

South Lanarkshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Planning

11 Nov 2024 at 14:59

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is inviting tenders for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the title "Passenger Transport Services DPS" within the taxi services industry category. The procurement process pertains to the transport of children and protected adults, and it aims to ensure that pupils can attend designated schools and other establishments within the Council’s jurisdiction. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including a submission window that closes on 10 March 2025 and expected invitation issuance on 28 March 2025. The estimated value of the DPS is £99,531,097, and it covers a duration of five years with potential extensions of three + two years, subject to satisfactory performance.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. With no limit to the number of service providers who can join the DPS, small and medium enterprises that meet the qualification criteria and industry standards will have the chance to compete effectively. The contract includes various lots catering to standard transport requirements for children and adults with additional and complex needs. Businesses involved in taxi services, especially those with experience in special needs transportation and possessing the necessary certifications and insurances, are well-suited to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Passenger Transport Services DPS

Notice Description

The Council is obligated under Section 51 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (as amended) and the Education Additional Support for Learning Act (Scotland) 2004 to make such arrangements as considered necessary for the provision of School Transport for pupils residing in the Education Authority area to facilitate attendance at designated establishments/schools. The Council also wishes to incorporate other general taxi requirements under the same contractual umbrella, including but not limited to those for Social Work Resources and Employability. In this regard, Education and Social Work Resources require to let contract(s) for transportation of service users to identified establishments. These services are being procured in accordance with the EU Regulations, and the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts. There is no intention to limit the number of service providers on the DPS. In initial stage, all service providers that meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. The DPS will remain open to new applicants during it's period of validity.

Lot Information

Standard transport requirements for children and protected adults

This includes the transport of children and protected adults with additional support needs including autistic spectrum conditions and / or medical requirements and the transport of children as required by the Council's Family, Children and Adult Services within Social Work Resources as well as mainstream inter-school transfers where required. Additional information: This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future contract opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the Lots on the DPS.

Renewal: The DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by 3 + 2 years at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Standard transport requirements for children and protected adults

This includes the transport of children and protected adults with complex additional support needs including social, emotional, behavioural and autistic spectrum conditions. Additional information: This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future contract opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the Lots on the DPS.

Renewal: This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by 3 + 2 years at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Transport for children/protected adults with complex medical needs

This includes the transport of children and protected adults with complex medical conditions and may require the driver and passenger assistant to attend specialised NHS Lanarkshire training specific to the passenger's medical condition. Providers may also be required to procure specialist insurance depending on the complexity of the medical condition. Additional information: This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future contract opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the Lots on the DPS.

Renewal: This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by 3 + 2 years at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b589
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004201-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,531,097 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by 3 + 2 years at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

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