Planning

CC10052 Local Bus Network Transport -Services

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Oct 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council is planning to tender for the provision of Local Bus Services within West Lothian and extending to neighbouring local authorities. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 25th November 2019. The council operates 16 supported local bus service contracts, which account for about 20% of the local bus network and are currently provided on both a minimum cost and minimum subsidy basis. This opportunity is categorised under general public services and is estimated to be worth £17 million. Interested providers must hold relevant PSV licenses and insurances to deliver services with vehicles that have a minimum capacity of 23 passenger seats.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for bus operators and transport service providers looking to expand their business in the region. Companies with expertise in passenger transport, particularly those capable of meeting the council's criteria for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), would find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. The council also plans to hold a Meet The Buyer event, which will further facilitate engagement between potential bidders and the contracting authority, highlighting a collaborative approach to ensuring the successful delivery of the local bus services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CC10052 Local Bus Network Transport -Services

Notice Description

The council will shortly be tendering for the provision of Local Bus Services operating within West Lothian and some extending to neighbouring local authorities. At present the council have 16 supported local bus service contracts. Routes and timetables for these services generally provide connections to areas where the commercial network does not exist. This accounts for approximately 20% of the local bus network in West Lothian and are currently let on both a minimum cost and minimum subsidy basis. It is our intention to go out to market to seek the most capable Operators via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) where qualified Operators may join the framework at any time throughout the extended term. The framework seeks to secure Operators in possession of relevant PSV licenses and insurances who can provide passenger transport services in vehicles comprising of a minimum of 23 passenger seats. (Some contracts have a maximum seating capacity of 39 seats)

Lot Information

Local Bus Network Transport - Minimum cost

The council will shortly be tendering for the provision of Local Bus Services operating within West Lothian and some extending to neighbouring local authorities. At present the council have 16 supported local bus service contracts. Routes and timetables for these services generally provide connections to areas where the commercial network does not exist. This accounts for approximately 20% of the local bus network in West Lothian and are currently let on both a minimum cost and minimum subsidy basis. It is our intention to go out to market to seek the most capable Operators via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) where qualified Operators may join the framework at any time throughout the extended term. The framework seeks to secure Operators in possession of relevant PSV licenses and insurances who can provide passenger transport services in vehicles comprising of a minimum of 23 passenger seats. (Some contracts have a maximum seating capacity of 39 seats) There is no intention to limit the minimum and maximum number of Operators on this framework. The DPS will be open to entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria and will be awarded in accordance with Regulation 35 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. In the initial setup stage all Operators who meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS.. ALL -Pre-tender information is for guidance only and may be subject to change as the council develops our contract / tender requirements.

Local Bus Network Transport - Minimum Subsidy

There is no intention to limit the minimum and maximum number of Operators on this framework. The DPS will be open to entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria and will be awarded in accordance with Regulation 35 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. In the initial setup stage all Operators who meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. NB -the selection process and the requirements will be made available in the tender documents.. ALL- PIN Pre-tender information is for guidance only and may be subject to change as the council develops our contract / tender requirements. The council are in the process of arranging a Meet The Buyer Events with Supplier Development Programme (SDP); further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000599478
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368069
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Henderson
Contact Email
tom.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368069
    CC10052 Local Bus Network Transport -Services - The council will shortly be tendering for the provision of Local Bus Services operating within West Lothian and some extending to neighbouring local authorities. At present the council have 16 supported local bus service contracts. Routes and timetables for these services generally provide connections to areas where the commercial network does not exist. This accounts for approximately 20% of the local bus network in West Lothian and are currently let on both a minimum cost and minimum subsidy basis. It is our intention to go out to market to seek the most capable Operators via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) where qualified Operators may join the framework at any time throughout the extended term. The framework seeks to secure Operators in possession of relevant PSV licenses and insurances who can provide passenger transport services in vehicles comprising of a minimum of 23 passenger seats. (Some contracts have a maximum seating capacity of 39 seats)

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