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Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System

Aberdeenshire Council

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

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08 Apr 2022 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
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14 Jan 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
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15 Jan 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
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08 Nov 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
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09 Aug 2019 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Award

08 Jan 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Award

06 Nov 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Jun 2018 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System," is managed by Aberdeenshire Council, a regional authority based in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on public transportation solutions. The current stage is awarding, with the main contract agreement having been signed on 26 October 2021. The procurement method utilised is a selective tender procedure, which closed for submissions on 31 May 2023, covering various lots including Dedicated School Transport Services, Local Bus Services, and Additional Support Needs Transport Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transportation and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in school, local bus, and support transport services. Companies that possess the necessary licensing and comply with operational standards, such as public service vehicles and taxis, would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The inclusion of a Dynamic Purchasing System allows multiple service providers to collaborate with the council across different transportation needs, potentially expanding their service offerings and customer base in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.

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. Dates may be subject to change. 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

Renewal: Possible extension 12+12 months

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. Dates may be subject to change. 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

Renewal: Possible extension of 12+12 Months

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. Dates may be subject to change.. 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

Renewal: Possible Extension of 12+12 Months

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. Dates may be subject to Change. 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

Renewal: Possible Extension of 12+12 Months.

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. Dates may be subject to change.. 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

Renewal: Possible Extension 12+12 Months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000545568
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445698
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£35,606,312 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeenshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
56
Supplier Names

A & I Coaches Ltd

A&I Coaches Ltd

A.A.Taxis Portsoy Ltd

ABC Travel

ABERDEENSHIRE TAXIS LTD T/A WESTHILL TAXIS & BANCHORY TAXIS

AJS Contract Cars Ltd

Aboyne Taxis

Aj&m Milne taxis

Allways Taxis (Inverurie Ltd)

Alpha Taxis (Inverurie) Ltd.

Bains Chauffeur Drive

Bains Coaches

Bluebird Buses Ltd

Central Taxis (North East) Limited

Central Taxis (abdn) Ltd

Classy Taxis Ltd

DEVERON COACHES LIMITED

DMS Taxis

Dash Cabs

E & H Taxis

E & M LEES

Elmbank taxis

Falcon Coach Hire Ltd

G's Taxi Cabs

Henry James Taxis

J & J WATT

J J TAXIS MACDUFF

J.D.Peace & Co (ABDN) Ltd

KP Taxis

Kininmonth Cabs

Kininmonth Cabs Ltd

L & B TAXIS

M W Nicoll Hirers (Laurencekirk) Limited

Mojo Taxis

Mr

Portsoy Taxis Limited

Premier Coaches (Kintore) Limited

R G S MOTOR SERVICES

RS Coaches

Riverside Garage

SHEARER OF HUNTLY LTD

SORRELLS TAXIS

Safedrive Taxis Ltd

Smith & Sons Coaches

Stagecoach Bluebird

TERION TAXIS

Victoria Coaches

W. & G. Coaches

WESTHILL TAXIS

Watermill Coaches Ltd

Whytes Coaches Ltd

Wisharts (Friockheim) Ltd

allan and black

first aberdeen limited

kenny's taxis

newmacharcoaches

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321153
    Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336232
    Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341323
    Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362758
    Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371511
    Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404318
    Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437677
    Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445698
    Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.

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