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The Highland Council - Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services

The Highland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

05 Oct 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

28 Aug 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is currently establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Transport Services, which encompasses a range of passenger transport options including dedicated school transport, local bus services, and demand-responsive services. This procurement process is classified under the services category and is situated in the Highlands, UK. The tender submission deadline has been extended to 14th October 2030, with a minimum validity period of 120 days for the bids. The procurement method employed is a restricted procedure, and suppliers are encouraged to engage in creating competitive proposals tailored to the needs outlined in the tender documentation.

This DPS presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation, particularly those providing passenger transport services, including public and school transport. Companies that can meet specific criteria, such as possessing the requisite insurance and licensing, will be in a favourable position to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate commitment to community benefits, environmental standards, and local economic development will likely have a competitive edge. Participation in this tender could facilitate growth and partnerships within the local transportation landscape while catering to the diverse needs of the Highland Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Highland Council - Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services

Notice Description

The Highland Council are establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport (including public and school transport). The Dynamic Purchasing System includes Lots for Dedicated School Transport, Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services, Demand-responsive A2B Dial-A-Bus Services, Additional Support Needs Transport, Transport requirements for Looked-after Children. Subject to agreeing a joint working arrangement with NHS Highland, the DPS may also include aspects of social care transport and patient transport services.

Lot Information

Emergency Contracts: All Vehicle Sizes and All Areas

Emergency contracts for all vehicle sizes and all areas for emergency requirements.. All suppliers who select to be included in Lot 5 of the DPS must agree to expediated timescale of 2 days in order for it to be advertised via PCS-T. If suppliers do not agree these will be advertised via the quick quote facility of PCS.

Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats: North area

Transport below 9 seats for North area of Highlands consisting of Thurso, Wick, Farr, Kinlochbervie, Ullapool, Golspie, Dornoch, Tain, Invergordon, Alness, Dingwall.. If relevant to tender or required for Lot D1 licence MOT Certificates for vehicles PVG Scheme Membership Employers (compulsory) liability & Public Liability insurance for 5,000,000 GBP Taxi or private hire driving licence, PSV O Licence, a minimum of 3 years driving experience or Advance driving qualification. Section 22 or Special restricted PSV operators licence

Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats: East area

East: Dingwall, Fortrose, Charleston, Inverness High, Inverness Royal Academy, Millburn, Culloden, Nairn, Grantown, Kingussie, Alness, Invergordon, Tain, Glen Urquhart, Kilchuimen.. If relevant to tender or required for Lot D1 licence MOT Certificates for vehicles PVG Scheme Membership Employers (compulsory) liability & Public Liability insurance for 5,000,000 GBP Taxi or private hire driving licence, PSV O Licence, a minimum of 3 years driving experience or Advance driving qualification. Section 22 or Special restricted PSV operators licence

Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats: West area

Transportation Service for West Area: Glen Urquhart, Kilchuimen, Gairloch, Plockton, Portree, Mallaig, Lochaber, Ardnamurchan, Kinlochleven.. If relevant to tender or required for Lot D1 licence MOT Certificates for vehicles PVG Scheme Membership Employers (compulsory) liability & Public Liability insurance for 5,000,000 GBP Taxi or private hire driving licence, PSV O Licence, a minimum of 3 years driving experience or Advance driving qualification. Section 22 or Special restricted PSV operators licence

Vehicles of 9 passenger seats or more: All areas

Transport Services for larger vehicles in the Highland Area. If relevant to tender or required for Lot D1 licence MOT Certificates for vehicles PVG Scheme Membership Employers (compulsory) liability & Public Liability insurance for 5,000,000 GBP Taxi or private hire driving licence, PSV O Licence, a minimum of 3 years driving experience or Advance driving qualification. Section 22 or Special restricted PSV operators licence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000626201
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396701
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2020Expired
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
The Highland Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393453
    The Highland Council - Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services - The Highland Council are establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport (including public and school transport). The Dynamic Purchasing System includes Lots for Dedicated School Transport, Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services, Demand-responsive A2B Dial-A-Bus Services, Additional Support Needs Transport, Transport requirements for Looked-after Children. Subject to agreeing a joint working arrangement with NHS Highland, the DPS may also include aspects of social care transport and patient transport services.

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