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Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System

Aberdeenshire Council

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08 Apr 2022 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System," a critical initiative in the public transportation sector specifically targeted at delivering dedicated school transport, local bus services, and social care transport services in Aberdeenshire, UK. The procurement was conducted under a selective method and included various service lots, with the contract awarded on 29th July 2021. The tender process, which began in 2019, is part of a larger effort to enhance commuting options in the region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large transportation service providers interested in expanding their market presence within Aberdeenshire. Companies equipped to deliver public transportation services, such as coaches, taxis, and community bus operators, are well-suited to compete for these contracts. Opportunities exist in various lots, including those for dedicated school transport and social care services, which require specific licensing and vehicle standards. Competing organisations should ensure they meet the service requirements and operating standards stipulated by the Aberdeenshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes Lots for Dedicated School Transport, Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services, A2B Dial-A-Bus Services, Additional Support Needs Transport Services, Social Care Transport Services.

Lot Information

A2B Dial-A-Bus Services

A2B Dial-a-Bus services are registered with the Traffic Commissioner. Individual contracts will specify whether the service can be operated by either (a) Public Service Vehicles and/or (b) licensed taxis or private hire cars (PHCs). If operated by taxis or PHCs the operator must hold or obtain a Special Restricted Operator Licence. Some dial-a-bus services may have a specified route and timetable which can vary from day to day based on passenger bookings. Other dial-a-bus services may operate on a more flexible basis whereby the Council specifies the operating area and times, with daily pick-ups and drop-offs determined by passenger bookings. Bookings are handled by the Passenger Transport Unit and these are notified to the operator the day before travel. The Council provides drivers with equipment to enable direct communication with the Passenger Transport Unit. South A2B Dial-a-Bus contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 19 August 2019. North A2B Dial-a-Bus contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 17 August 2020. Dates may be subject to change.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

Dedicated School Transport Services

Mainstream School Transport Services are dedicated Home-to-School transport (or Music Centre) services operated by Public Service Vehicles, licensed taxis or private hire cars. The Council specifies the vehicle size and type and also provides a pupil manifest. Minimum Cost School Transport Services are combined Home-to-School transport/local bus services that are registered with the Traffic Commissioner. The Council specifies the route, timetable, vehicle size and type and fares/ticketing requirements. On these services, the Council retains the fare box revenue. South Dedicated School Transport contracts, South Minimum Cost School Transport contracts and South Music Centre contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 19 August 2019. North Dedicated School Transport contracts, North Minimum Cost School Transport contracts and North Music Centre contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 17 August 2020. Dates may be subject to change. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services

Local Bus services are services as defined by Section 2 of the Transport Act 1985 and registered with the Traffic Commissioner. The Council specifies the route, timetable, vehicle size and type, and fares/ticketing requirements. On these services, the operator retains the fare box revenue. Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services are as above, but include journeys to/from schools carrying children entitled to home to school transport. The Council additionally provides a pupil manifest. South Local Bus contracts and South Combined Local Bus/School Transport contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 19 August 2019. North Local Bus contracts and North Combined Local Bus/School Transport contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 17 August 2020. Dates may be subject to change. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

Additional Support Needs Transport Services

Additional Support Needs School Transport Services are dedicated Home-to-School transport services for pupils with Additional Support Needs and can be operated by Public Service Vehicles, licensed taxis or private hire cars. The Council specifies the vehicle size and type and also provides a pupil manifest. Additional Support Needs contracts to Camphill School will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 13 August 2018. All other Additional Support Needs contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 20 August 2018. Dates may be subject to Change. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

Social Care Transport Services

Social Care Transport Services are dedicated services that are provided for the elderly and infirm or adults with a range of disabilities and can be operated by Public Service Vehicles, licensed taxis or private hire cars. The Council specifies the vehicle size and type and also provides a service user manifest. All Social Care Contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 28 October 2019. Dates may be subject to change.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000689868
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445702
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,380,869 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeenshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
33
Supplier Names

A&I Coaches Ltd

ABC Travel

ABERDEENSHIRE TAXIS LTD T/A WESTHILL TAXIS & BANCHORY TAXIS

AJS Contract Cars Ltd

Aj&m Milne taxis

Bains Coaches

Bluebird Buses Ltd

Buchan Dial-a-Community Bus/DAB Plus

Central Taxis (North East) Limited

Central Taxis (abdn) Ltd

Classy Taxis Ltd

DEVERON COACHES LIMITED

DMS Taxis

Elmbank taxis

First Group t/a First Aberdeen Limited, First Glasgow Limited, First Scotland East Limited

J & J WATT

J & M Burns

J J TAXIS MACDUFF

KINEIL COACHES LTD

Kininmonth Cabs Ltd

Portsoy Taxis Limited

Premier Coaches (Kintore) Limited

RS Coaches

Reids of Rhynie

SHEARER OF HUNTLY LTD

Simpson's Coaches

Smith & Sons Coaches

Victoria Group Limited

W. & G. Coaches

Watermill Coaches Ltd

Whytes Coaches Ltd

cadgers taxis

ian bruce coach hire ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445702
    Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes Lots for Dedicated School Transport, Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services, A2B Dial-A-Bus Services, Additional Support Needs Transport Services, Social Care Transport Services.

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