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Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education Taxis and Minibuses

Fife Council

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25 May 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council and Fife College are currently engaged in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) procurement process titled "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education Taxis and Minibuses." This initiative focuses on providing transport services primarily for the conveyance of children and young people to educational establishments in Fife, UK. The procurement method is selective, falling under a restricted procedure, with the procurement process expected to be active until the end date of 13 April 2028. Interested contractors should note that mini-competitions will be run periodically throughout the DPS's lifetime, predominantly from May to July each year.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services, private hire vehicles, and minibuses. Providers equipped to cater for the requirements of transporting vulnerable groups, including children and individuals needing wheelchair access, would find this procurement suitable. Additionally, companies that can commit to the necessary insurance and legal compliance while managing transport logistics effectively in the Fife area are encouraged to participate, as price will be a critical factor in awarding contracts through this system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education Taxis and Minibuses

Notice Description

Fife Council and Fife College have established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of transport services principally for the conveyance of children and young people to schools and other educational establishments. The DPS may also be used to provide replacement transport services where roadworks prevent a local bus service from serving its normal route, and for the provision of other transport services, including the transport of school meals. Contracts operated through this DPS can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars and minibuses, including the requirement for some of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. All journeys required will be organised, booked and managed by Fife Council or Fife College staff. Contracts under the DPS will be awarded following mini competitions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council and Fife College have established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of transport services principally for the conveyance of children and young people to schools and other educational establishments. The DPS may also be used to provide replacement transport services where roadworks prevent a local bus service from serving its normal route and could be used for the provision of other transport services, such as the transport of school meals. Contracts operated through this DPS can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars and minibuses, including the requirement for some of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. All journeys required will be organised, booked and managed by Fife Council and Fife College staff. Contracts will be awarded following mini competitions. Operators applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions for ad-hoc hires. Services will be provided mainly in Fife but some contracts may extend into other areas. Operators may apply to join the DPS at any time during its anticipated 8 year lifetime. It is anticipated that price will be the key award criteria. All weightings and Quality criteria will be stated in the tender documents for each mini competition. Quality criteria may include but shall not be limited to: availability, location of requirement, complaint handling, change management, communication, management of issues.. 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: Whilst it is not anticipated the period of the DPS will be extended, contracts awarded under it may be extended and may run beyond the original period of the DPS. Any future DPS requirement is likely to be advertised prior to the end date of this DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000619819
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387178
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20282 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated there will be continuing requirements for these services. It is anticipated any further notice would be published approximately 6 months in advance of the DPS end date.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Additional Buyers

Fife College

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387178
    Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education Taxis and Minibuses - Fife Council and Fife College have established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of transport services principally for the conveyance of children and young people to schools and other educational establishments. The DPS may also be used to provide replacement transport services where roadworks prevent a local bus service from serving its normal route, and for the provision of other transport services, including the transport of school meals. Contracts operated through this DPS can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars and minibuses, including the requirement for some of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. All journeys required will be organised, booked and managed by Fife Council or Fife College staff. Contracts under the DPS will be awarded following mini competitions.

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