Award

Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Award

05 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Award

05 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Tender

31 Mar 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council has recently concluded a procurement process for the Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023. The procurement stage was marked as complete, with a primary focus on Local Bus services within Aberdeen. Key dates for this process included the award date on 5th January 2024. CoSLA acted as the buyer in this selective procurement, with the award being granted to Stagecoach Bluebird for Local Bus services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, specifically those experienced in providing local bus and school transport services. The procurement method used was a selective approach with a restricted procedure. Companies interested in bidding for similar tenders should be prepared to focus on quality, as this criterion carried a significant weightage in the evaluation process alongside price considerations.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023

Notice Description

A mini competition was carried out under Lot 2 of the Aberdeenshire Council Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) 2023- 2028 for Minimum subsidy Combined Local Bus/Scholl Transport Services

Lot Information

Dedicated School Transport, Minimum Cost Combined Local Bus/School Transport and Other Scheduled Education Transport Services

Mainly dedicated home-to-school transport services, operating on normal schooldays. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these vary in size ranging from double deck to taxi. A small number of services are registered to carry fare-paying passengers with on-bus revenue and concessionary travel reimbursement income passed to the council.

Local Bus Services and Minimum Subsidy Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services

A mini competition was carried out under Lot 2 of the Aberdeenshire Council Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) 2023- 2028 for Minimum subsidy Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services for contract SS654A-L

Demand Responsive Transport Services

Registered local bus services operated on a demand responsive basis with no fixed route or timetable but instead operating within a pre-defined operating area and between fixed start and end times. Services are usually specified to be operated by taxi or minibus and each service will either operate door-to-door or between bus stops. Passenger journeys are all pre-booked through the Council.

Additional Support Needs School Transport Services

Dedicated home-to-school transport services for children with additional support needs. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these are usually a minibus or taxi and may require wheelchair access. Passenger assistants, if required, are arranged by the Council and must be picked up before pupils and dropped off afterwards.

Adult Social Care Transport Services

Adult social care transport to day centres and other establishments/locations. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these are usually a taxi or minibus and may require wheelchair access. The days of operation will vary by service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726874
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547100
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£293,940 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

COSLA

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
Post Town
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
3
Supplier Names

PREMIER COACHES (KINTORE

STAGECOACH BLUEBIRD

WATERMILL COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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