This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2019 at 00:00

Tender

27 Sep 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is overseeing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for local, school, and ad hoc bus and coach services operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV). This procurement process is classified under the services industry category and is taking place mainly in Fife, UK. The DPS aims to last for approximately ten years, involving a series of mini-competitions to secure service contracts for subsidised bus services and other transport-related needs. The initial round of tenders is expected to close on 28th October 2019, allowing prospective bidders a minimum of ten days to submit their applications following the issuance of the tender invitation.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, particularly those holding a PSV Operator's Licence. Businesses that can provide flexible transport solutions for local communities, educational institutions, and one-off hire services will find this tender advantageous for growth. Given the anticipated longevity and scope of the DPS, interested participants should prepare to engage in a competitive yet diversified service market, where collaborative community engagements and adherence to quality criteria will enhance their chances of success.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for local, school and ad hoc bus and coach services operated by PSVs

Notice Description

Fife Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including but not limited to subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and ad hoc hires for occasions such as, but not limited to, school trips. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that In most cases the deadline for return of tenders will be a minimum of ten (10) days from the date on which the invitation to tender is issued. Where the Council considers it necessary, for operational reasons, to fix a shorter deadline, it may do so but will give at least two (2) days from the date on which the invitation to tender is issued for the receipt of tenders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is inviting operators of passenger vehicles (PSV licence holders) to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related 'service contracts', mainly for local bus services, home to school services, and one off hires for occasions such as, but not limited to, school trips. Operators may join the DPS at any point during its lifetime validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply that are set out in the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (i.e. mini-competition) with all Operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. It will not always be possible to give 10 days to respond to mini-competitions, particularly for ad-hoc hires. Applications to join the DPS will be processed via PCS-Tender, or any future equivalent system introduced by the Scottish Government, as and when they are received. It is anticipated that contracts awarded to local and home to school bus services will be for 4 years and that a price to quality ratio of 90% price and 10% quality may apply, but this may vary, information at II.2.5 is a guide only. Quality questions may potentially include areas such as but not limited to workforce matters, community benefits, communication, contingency planning. It is anticipated that contracts awarded for ad hoc services will be for one off requirements and price will be the key factor, with availability also potentially being considered. Fife Council reserves the right to stop the operation of the DPS at any time.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Variants may only be considered in certain circumstances. They should not be offered unless allowed for in the tender documents for the individual mini-competitions.

Options: Variants and options which meet the minimum requirement(s) in a contract specification MAY be considered, IF requested, AND submitted in addition to a compliant bid. They should not be offered unless allowed for in the tender documents for the individual mini-competitions.

Renewal: After the end date of the DPS no futher contracts can be awarded under it, however, contracts awarded before the end date may run beyond that date. Any future DPS / framework / contracts for services covered by this DPS will be advertised prior to the end date of the DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000595791
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372998
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated any further notice would be published approximately 6 months in advance of the DPS end date.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
32
Supplier Names

A Robertson & Son

A1 Minibus & Coach Services LTD

Albatross Bus & Coach Ltd

Bay Travel

Bodyshop Edinburgh T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh

Cooper's Tourmaster Travel Ltd

E & M Horsburgh Ltd

Earnside Coaches Ltd

Eazy coach hire

Edinburgh Coach Lines Ltd

Festival Travel (Scotland) Ltd

Fishers Tours Limited

Gibb Taxis

Gibson Travel

Hamish Gordon Coach Hire

Hardhill Private Hire

Hunters Executive Coaches ltd

Keto Coaches

Kingdom Transport Coaches

LIVING HIGH TRAVEL

Merlin Travel

Midland Bluebird Limited

Moffat & Williamson Ltd

Prentice Westwood Ltd.

Ratho Coaches Ltd

SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD

Smart Travel

Smith and Sons Coaches

Stagecoach East Scotland

Tayside Public Transport Co Ltd

ians coaches

star travel coaches

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367453
    Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS for local, school and ad hoc bus and coach services operated by PSVs - Fife Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including but not limited to subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and ad hoc hires for occasions such as, but not limited to, school trips. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that In most cases the deadline for return of tenders will be a minimum of ten (10) days from the date on which the invitation to tender is issued. Where the Council considers it necessary, for operational reasons, to fix a shorter deadline, it may do so but will give at least two (2) days from the date on which the invitation to tender is issued for the receipt of tenders.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372998
    Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for local, school and ad hoc bus and coach services operated by PSVs - Fife Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including but not limited to subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and ad hoc hires for occasions such as, but not limited to, school trips. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that In most cases the deadline for return of tenders will be a minimum of ten (10) days from the date on which the invitation to tender is issued. Where the Council considers it necessary, for operational reasons, to fix a shorter deadline, it may do so but will give at least two (2) days from the date on which the invitation to tender is issued for the receipt of tenders.

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