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CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Apr 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has implemented a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services, under the title "CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services". This procurement process falls under the General Public Services industry category, with the primary location being Edinburgh, UK (region UKM75). The contract is in the Award stage as of 25th July 2024, and involves a total value of £10,000,000 with an initial duration of 5 years until February 2029, with potential extensions of up to three additional 12-month periods. The procurement method used is the selective, restricted procedure, and the awarded contract has already been signed on 28th June 2024. The supplier for this contract is Midland Bluebird Limited, marking its status as active.

This tender opens various pathways for business growth, especially for companies specialising in public transport services, vehicle maintenance, and fleet management. Businesses that have a robust Health & Safety Policy, Business Continuity Policy, and vehicle compliance records can compete effectively. The requirement for a comprehensive travel planning service and proper vehicle licensing makes it ideal for organisations with strong professional and technical capabilities in public transport operations. Moreover, adherence to The Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations and prompt payment commitments can make this a lucrative opportunity for both medium enterprises and established companies in the transportation industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions. The DPS is open to any supplier joining through its lifetime that satisfies the specified selection criteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions. The DPS is open to any supplier joining through its lifetime that satisfies the specified selection criteria.

Renewal: The DPS is in place for 5 years until February 2029 and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000764496
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510688
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
SME

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

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2031

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Midland Bluebird Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503999
    CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services - The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions. The DPS is open to any supplier joining through its lifetime that satisfies the specified selection criteria.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510688
    CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services - The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions. The DPS is open to any supplier joining through its lifetime that satisfies the specified selection criteria.

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