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Award

28 Mar 2019 at 00:00

Tender

20 Dec 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is leading a procurement process titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services," aimed at facilitating a range of transport needs, including local bus services, school transport, and social care transportation. This tender falls under the services industry category and is based in Dumfries, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with key related dates including the contract signing completed on 26 March 2019. The procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure with an estimated total value exceeding £100 million over a ten-year period.

This dynamic purchasing system (DPS) presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger transportation providers specialising in various passenger transport services. Companies proficient in delivering bus and taxi services, particularly those with wheelchair-accessible vehicles, would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Interested businesses have the chance to engage in mini-competitions to secure contracts that cater to specific transport requirements across different regions within Dumfries and Galloway.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

This contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by Dumfries and Galloway Council and its partners to procure Transport contracts to deliver a range of transport requirements the Dynamic Purchasing System including but not limited to Local Bus Services , School Transport Services, Taxi services, Additional Support Needs Transport Services, Social Care Transport and Transportation of School Meals .

Lot Information

Transport Services - Under 5 Passenger Seats (Nithsdale)

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats taking place in the Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for those with additional support needs, transport of school meals and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. All information in relation to minimum criteria for ESPD is outlined within the relevant sections of this contract notice

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services - Under 5 passenger seats ( Stewartry)

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats taking place in the Stewartry area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs, transport of school meals and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services -Under 5 passenger seats (Annandale and Eskdale )

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats taking place in the Annandale and Eskdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs, transport of school meals and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services -Under 5 passenger seats (Wigtownshire)

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats taking place in the Wigtownshire area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs, transport of school meals and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services Under 5 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Nithsdale

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats that is wheelchair accessible taking place in the Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services Under 5 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Stewartry

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats that is wheelchair accessible taking place in the Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expire the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effective and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services Under 5 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Wigtownshire

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats that is wheelchair accessible taking place in the Wigtownshire area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats Nithsdale

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats taking place in the Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats Stewartry

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats taking place in the Stewartry area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats Annandale and Eskdale

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats taking place in the Annandale and Eskdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats Wigtownshire

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats taking place in the Wigtownshire area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Stewartry

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) taking place in the Stewartry area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Wigtownshire

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) taking place in the Wigtownshire area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Annandale and Eskdale

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) taking place in the Annandale and Eskdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 9 to 22 passenger seats

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 9-22 passenger seats. This may include but not limited to school transport, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 5 to 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Nithsdale

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 5 - 8 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) taking place in the Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services Under 5 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible) Annandale and Eskdale

All Transport Services using a vehicle with under 5 passenger seats that is wheelchair accessible taking place in the Annandale and Eskdale area of Dumfries and Galloway. This may include but not limited to school transport, taxi services, transport for this with additional support needs and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 9 to 22 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible)

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 9 to 22 passenger seats (wheelchair accessible). This may include but not limited to school transport, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured. Vehicles used under this lot must be wheelchair accessible and compliant with all applicable legislation.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 23 to 40 passenger seats

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 23 to 40 passenger seats. This may include but not limited to school transport, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Transport Services 41+ passenger seats

All Transport Services using a vehicle with 41+ passenger seats. This may include but not limited to school transport, transport for this with additional support needs , school trips , event transport, and patient transport.. Award Criteria will be specified during any mini competitions operated through the Dynamic purchasing system. The criteria will vary depending on the specific requirements been procured.

Renewal: This DPS is for 10 years upon its expiry the council will go to market for a replacement solution. Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the council will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000568126
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR349981
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
Large, SME

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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£499,350,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
10 Years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Additional Buyers

Dumfries and Galloway Health Board

South West of Scotland Transport Partnership (SWestrans)

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

A & EK Ramsay

A2BEE TRAVEL

Anderson's of Langholm

BJ Contract / Private Hire

BROWNRIGGS LLP

Borders Buses Limited

Criffel Coaches

Dowden's Taxi and Minibus Service

Glenkens Transport Initiative

Greenlyne Private Hire

HOUSTONS COACHES

Irene Benson Minibus and Contract Hire

J McCulloch & Son

James Robertson

MacEwan Coach Services

McCalls Coaches Ltd

Stagecoach North West

Telford's Coaches Ltd

Western Buses Limited (Trading as Stagecoach West Scotland)

liddell's coaches

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340834
    Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services - This contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by Dumfries and Galloway Council and its partners to procure Transport contracts to deliver a range of transport requirements the Dynamic Purchasing System including but not limited to Local Bus Services , School Transport Services, Taxi services, Additional Support Needs Transport Services, Social Care Transport and Transportation of School Meals .
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR349981
    Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services - This contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used by Dumfries and Galloway Council and its partners to procure Transport contracts to deliver a range of transport requirements the Dynamic Purchasing System including but not limited to Local Bus Services , School Transport Services, Taxi services, Additional Support Needs Transport Services, Social Care Transport and Transportation of School Meals .

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