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Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership Sustainable Transport DPS

Scottish Borders Council

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16 Dec 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership Sustainable Transport DPS" focused on the transport services industry. This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) initiative is intended for passenger vehicle operators to provide various transport services, including local bus services and NHS transport. Located in Newtown St Boswells, UK, the tender is in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 9 January 2029. The total estimated value of this procurement is £110 million, and submissions are accepted electronically through a specified online portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those operating public service vehicles, taxis, minibuses, and accessible vehicles. Firms committed to sustainability and reducing carbon footprints will be well-positioned to compete, as the contracting authority emphasises the importance of sustainability in their transport operations. Additionally, those equipped to handle various service contracts and with experience in public sector partnerships should consider applying, especially given the potential for community benefit requirements tied to contract values exceeding £50,000.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership Sustainable Transport DPS

Notice Description

The contracting authorities 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), taxis, accessible wheelchair vehicles and minibuses including but not limited to subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, sports and excursion conveyance transport, NHS and Community Care transport. The contracting authorities are committed to reducing carbon emissions from the delivery of all contracted services and recognise that operators can assist with continuous improvement of our sustainability commitments. THIS NOTICE IS SUPPLEMENTARY TO NOTICE ID NOV338351 DOCUMENT ID 561895 PUBLISHED ON 26/11/2018 WHICH WAS THE INITIAL ADVERT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS DPS. THIS NEW NOTICE ALLOWS OPERATORS TO CONTINUE TO APPLY TO JOIN THE DPS THROUGH ITS LIFETIME.

Lot Information

Taxi vehicle with up to 8 seats

This lot will be used to procure transport related 'service contracts' operated by taxi vehicles with up to 8 seats. Operators may join the DPS at any point its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply. Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (mini-competition) with all operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. Contract awards may arise from the combination of more than one competition and the contracting authority will seek to match offers which give the most economically advantageous result. ESPD Question: Part 2D - Subcontracting: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract to be called-off under the proposed DPS. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response.. Contracts will be awarded for various durations from the DPS. the contracting authorities have the option , if intimated in the tender documentation, to extend contracts beyond the original term. 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.

Renewal: After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. Contracts can be awarded prior to the end of the DPS and may carry on beyond the end date of the DPS.

Accessible vehicle able to carry 1-4 wheelchairs

This lot will be used to procure transport related 'service contracts' operated by accessible vehicles able to carry 1-4 wheelchairs. Operators may join the DPS at any point during its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply. Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (mini-competition) with all operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. Contract awards may arise from the combination of more than one competition and the contracting authority will seek to match offers which give the most economically advantageous result. ESPD Question Part 2D Subcontracting: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract to be called-off under the proposed DPS. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response.. Contracts will be awarded for various durations from the DPS. The contracting authorities have the option, if intimated in the tender documentations, to extend contracts beyond the original term. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. Contracts can be awarded prior to the end of the DPS and may carry on beyond the end date of the DPS.

Minibus with 9-17 seats

This lot will be used to procure transport related 'service contracts' operated by minibuses with 9-17 seats. Operators may join the DPS at any point during its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply. Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (mini-competition) with all operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. Contract awards may arise from the combination of more than one competition and the contracting authority will seek to match offers which give the most economically advantageous result. ESPD Question Part 2D Subcontracting: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract to be called-off under the proposed DPS. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response.. Contracts will be awarded for various durations from the DPS. The contracting authorities have the option, if intimated in the tender documentation, to extend contracts beyond the original term. 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.

Renewal: After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. Contracts can be awarded prior to the end of the DPS and may carry on beyond the end date of the DPS.

Bus with 17+ seats

This lot will be used to procure transport related 'service contracts' operated by buses with 17+ seats. Operators may join the DPS at any point during its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply. Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (mini-competition) with all operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. Contract awards may arise from the combination of more than one competition and the contracting authority will seek to match offers which give the most economically advantageous result. ESPD Question Part 2D Subcontracting: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract to be called-off under the proposed DPS. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response.. Contracts will be awarded for various durations from the DPS. The contracting authorities have the option, if intimated in the tender documentation, to extend contracts beyond the original term. 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.

Renewal: After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. Contracts can be awarded prior to the end of the DPS and may carry on beyond the end date of the DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602922
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375490
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Borders Council
Additional Buyers

Berwickshire Housing Association Ltd

Borders College

Eildon Housing Association

Live Borders

NHS Borders

Scottish Borders Housing Association

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Police Authority

Waverley Housing

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERWICKSHIRE
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Postcode Area
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375490
    Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership Sustainable Transport DPS - The contracting authorities 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), taxis, accessible wheelchair vehicles and minibuses including but not limited to subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, sports and excursion conveyance transport, NHS and Community Care transport. The contracting authorities are committed to reducing carbon emissions from the delivery of all contracted services and recognise that operators can assist with continuous improvement of our sustainability commitments. THIS NOTICE IS SUPPLEMENTARY TO NOTICE ID NOV338351 DOCUMENT ID 561895 PUBLISHED ON 26/11/2018 WHICH WAS THE INITIAL ADVERT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS DPS. THIS NEW NOTICE ALLOWS OPERATORS TO CONTINUE TO APPLY TO JOIN THE DPS THROUGH ITS LIFETIME.

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