Award

Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jun 2018 at 00:00

Tender

18 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council is seeking suppliers for the "Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System," which focuses on the provision of transportation services within Aberdeenshire. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 21 May 2018. This dynamic purchasing system covers various transportation needs, including dedicated school transport, local bus services, and social care transport services, all located within the Aberdeenshire region of the UK. The procurement is being conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in public transportation and school services. Transportation service providers, including public service vehicle operators, licensed taxis, and private hire companies, are well-positioned to compete. With the dynamic purchasing system remaining open until 31 May 2023 for new entrants, businesses can join at any time, benefiting from a more streamlined entry process and ongoing contract opportunities as the council continues to publish additional contract notices for specific lots.

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Notice Title

Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

Provision of Transportation Services for Aberdeenshire Council through a Dynamic Purchasing Service.

Lot Information

Dedicated School Transport Services

Mainstream School Transport Services are dedicated Home-to-School transport (or Music Centre) services operated by Public Service Vehicles, licensed taxis or private hire cars. The Council specifies the vehicle size and type and also provides a pupil manifest. Minimum Cost School Transport Services are combined Home-to-School transport/local bus services that are registered with the Traffic Commissioner. The Council specifies the route, timetable, vehicle size and type and fares/ticketing requirements. On these services, the Council retains the fare box revenue. South Dedicated School Transport contracts, South Minimum Cost School Transport contracts and South Music Centre contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 19 August 2019. North Dedicated School Transport contracts, North Minimum Cost School Transport contracts and North Music Centre contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 17 August 2020.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services

Local Bus services are services as defined by Section 2 of the Transport Act 1985 and registered with the Traffic Commissioner. The Council specifies the route, timetable, vehicle size and type, and fares/ticketing requirements. On these services, the operator retains the fare box revenue. Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services are as above, but include journeys to/from schools carrying children entitled to home to school transport. The Council additionally provides a pupil manifest. South Local Bus contracts and South Combined Local Bus/School Transport contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 19 August 2019. North Local Bus contracts and North Combined Local Bus/School Transport contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 17 August 2020.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

A2B Dial-A-Bus Services

A2B Dial-a-Bus services are registered with the Traffic Commissioner. Individual contracts will specify whether the service can be operated by either (a) Public Service Vehicles and/or (b) licensed taxis or private hire cars (PHCs). If operated by taxis or PHCs the operator must hold or obtain a Special Restricted Operator Licence. Some dial-a-bus services may have a specified route and timetable which can vary from day to day based on passenger bookings. Other dial-a-bus services may operate on a more flexible basis whereby the Council specifies the operating area and times, with daily pick-ups and drop-offs determined by passenger bookings. Bookings are handled by the Passenger Transport Unit and these are notified to the operator the day before travel. The Council provides drivers with equipment to enable direct communication with the Passenger Transport Unit. South A2B Dial-a-Bus contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 19 August 2019. North A2B Dial-a-Bus contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 17 August 2020.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

Additional Support Needs Transport Services

Additional Support Needs School Transport Services are dedicated Home-to-School transport services for pupils with Additional Support Needs and can be operated by Public Service Vehicles, licensed taxis or private hire cars. The Council specifies the vehicle size and type and also provides a pupil manifest. Additional Support Needs contracts to Camphill School will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 13 August 2018. All other Additional Support Needs contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 20 August 2018.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

Social Care Transport Services

Social Care Transport Services are dedicated services that are provided for the elderly and infirm or adults with a range of disabilities and can be operated by Public Service Vehicles, licensed taxis or private hire cars. The Council specifies the vehicle size and type and also provides a service user manifest. All Social Care Contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 28 October 2019.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

DPS Suppliers - Sealed ESPD

Aberdeenshire Council are setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation within Aberdeenshire. This Procurement will contain lots for Dedicated School Transport, Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services, A2B Dial-A-Bus Services, Additional Support Needs Transport Services and Social Care Transport Services. This Contract Notice is for the Initial Sealed section of the ESPD published on PCS-T Project 10706 which closed on 21/05/18.. THIS AWARD NOTICE RELATES TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM(DPS)ONLY. THE OPERATORS LISTED IN THE AWARD SECTION HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO THE DPS AS OF 04/06/2018. SEPORATE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED PERIODICALLY AS AND WHEN MORE SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN AWARDED ONTO THE DPS AND SEPORATE CONTRACT NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED WHEN CONTRACTS ARE ADVERTISED.

Aberdeenshire Transportation - DPS - Sealed ESPD

Aberdeenshire Council are setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation within Aberdeenshire. This Procurement will contain lots for Dedicated School Transport, Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services, A2B Dial-A-Bus Services, Additional Support Needs Transport Services and Social Care Transport Services. This Contract Notice is for the Initial Sealed section of the ESPD published on PCS-T Project 10706 which closed on 21/05/18.. THIS AWARD NOTICE RELATES TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM(DPS)ONLY. THE OPERATORS LISTED IN THE AWARD SECTION HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO THE DPS AS OF 04/06/2018. SEPORATE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED PERIODICALLY AS AND WHEN MORE SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN AWARDED ONTO THE DPS AND SEPORATE CONTRACT NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED WHEN CONTRACTS ARE ADVERTISED.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000539635
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321490
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,300,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
As part of the DPS, various Lots will be advertised throughout. Please see Lot description for timeframe.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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