Planning

Passenger Transport - Supplier Engagement

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Dec 2023 at 00:00

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

The Dumfries and Galloway Council, in UK, has initiated a tender titled "Passenger Transport - Supplier Engagement" in the services category. The objective is to review the school and local bus network to meet travel needs of the community. Stantec UK Ltd is assisting in this process. The tender is in the planning stage, with a future notice date scheduled for 4th March 2024.

This tender offers an opportunity for road transport operators, especially those offering passenger transport services in Dumfries and Galloway, to engage with the Council and potentially secure longer-term contracts. Existing operators and new entrants are encouraged to participate in the engagement exercise to help shape the future network. The Council aims to achieve an affordable and sustainable transport model, with input from suppliers being crucial for success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Passenger Transport - Supplier Engagement

Notice Description

The Council have appointed Stantec UK Ltd to support a full review of the school and local bus network within Dumfries and Galloway. To inform this review we are keen to have engagement with existing and potentially new operators for passenger transport, including buses, mini buses and taxis to inform the development and appraisal of options to meet the travel needs of the Dumfries and Galloway community and visitors to the region's. The revised network and longer term contracts are intended to provide an affordable, stable and sustainable model and input from potential suppliers is key to ensuring this is a success.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice has been published to seek engagement from any operator who may be interested in providing passenger transport services within Dumfries and Galloway to inform a wider review of the local bus and school network across the region. This supplier engagement exercise runs alongside engagement with the community and visitors to the region to better understand their post covid travel needs. The Council are keen to encourage growth of the existing supply base either through business expansion of existing operators or encouraging new operators into the region. This is aimed at all road transport operators including taxis, mini bus and bus operators. A short survey is attached to this notice to get your views on key challenges and considerations. Alternatively a member of the review team can arrange a call or meeting to get your views and understanding of what would be needed to support you deliver efficient and effective passenger transport in Dumfries and Galloway by expressing an interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000752614
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495539
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2024Expired
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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOUTH WEST OF SCOTLAND TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (SWESTRANS)

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.tenders@dumgal.gov.uk, swestrans@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

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