Planning

WLC Large Vehicle Transport DPS

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Feb 2022 at 00:00

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

West Lothian Council is preparing to launch a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "WLC Large Vehicle Transport DPS" for the provision of large vehicle passenger transport services. This procurement is classified under the general public services sector and is aimed at addressing various transport needs, including home-to-school transport and other ad hoc travel requirements. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 21 March 2022. The total estimated value of this contract is £29 million, and the services will be delivered within West Lothian and potentially other areas of Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those that specialise in large passenger vehicle operations capable of servicing groups of 17 or more. Businesses involved in public transport, logistics, or related community service sectors would likely find this tender advantageous. The virtual tender briefing session scheduled for 18 February 2022 will provide potential suppliers with insights and the chance to ask questions, ensuring they are well-prepared to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WLC Large Vehicle Transport DPS

Notice Description

West Lothian Council are proposing to tender a new multi supplier Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of large vehicle passenger transport services: transport services using vehicles with a capacity of 17 passenger seats or more. The DPS will be for a variety of transport requirements including but not limited to the provision of home to school transport, school to school transfer and any other ad hoc individual requirements such as transport for classroom field trips, sports fixtures, visits to the theatre, museums, Christmas Panto and Summer School camps.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council are proposing to tender a new multi supplier Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of large vehicle passenger transport services: transport services using vehicles with a capacity of 17 passenger seats or more. The DPS will be for a variety of transport requirements including but not limited to the provision of home to school transport, school to school transfer and any other ad hoc individual requirements such as transport for classroom field trips, sports fixtures, visits to the theatre, museums, Christmas Panto and Summer School camps. Many transport requirements will involve collecting pupils from various bus stops and transporting them to one specified school with return journeys later in the day however some will include travelling to various locations in Scotland and will not be restricted to West Lothian only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000682547
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440063
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Mar 2022Expired
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
Catriona Peden
Contact Email
catriona.peden@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506283312

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

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