Tender

DPS for Schools and Other Transport (Taxi & Private Hire Car) New or Re-apply

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council is currently in the tender stage for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to provide school transport, social care transport, and other related transport services by taxi and private hire car, with a capacity of 8 or fewer passenger seats. The services will primarily be within the Stirling Council area but may also encompass cross-boundary requirements. The tender has been posted for new applicants or companies wishing to reapply, with the DPS running until 13th August 2029. The procurement method adopted is a restricted procedure, and all submissions are to be made electronically. Deadline for applications is open, allowing participation at any point during the DPS term.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those providing taxi, private hire, and demand-responsive transport. It is well-suited for SMEs seeking to expand their client base and operations within the Stirling region. The contract emphasizes the importance of community benefits proportional to contract values, insurance requirements, and memberships in relevant schemes. This tender, being part of a broader framework, can provide long-term business growth through regular mini-competitions, offering a stable revenue stream for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

DPS for Schools and Other Transport (Taxi & Private Hire Car) New or Re-apply

Notice Description

Establish a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing system) for the provision of school, social care and other transport by Taxi/Private Hire Car (PHC)- 8 or less passenger seats. This is to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or goods transport requirements. This Service will also incorporate Demand Responsive Transport (DRT). Most of the transport will be within Stirling Council area, but there will also be cross-boundary requirements ranging beyond the Council area. Note: This second contract notice is for new companies wishing to apply or companies who would like to re-apply that may not have been added to the DPS on the first round.

Lot Information

Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) (New or Re-apply)

Stirling Council commissions a range of passenger transport services, including local bus services for the general public, demand responsive transport (DRT), home-to-school transport and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs. These services are co-ordinated by the Council's Public Transport Unit, based in Stirling Bus Station. Lot 2 - Is for Demand Responsive Transport Note: This second notice is for new companies only who wish to apply or companies who would like to re-apply that may not have been added to the DPS on the first round (cross reference contract notice Document ID 758054, Notice ID MAR50219.. As per point II.2.10 above - This to encourage Small Medium Enterprises (SME's) to engage with Stirling council, options and variants that meet the minimum requirement in specification will be considered.

Renewal: Tender process will commence February 2029 for the new DPS

Schools and Other Transport (Taxi & Private Hire Car) New or Re-Apply

Establish a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing system) for the provision of Statutory Transport Journeys on behalf of Stirling Council. This includes school, social care, Additional Support needs (ASN) and other transport by Taxi/Private Hire Car (PHC) - 8 or less passenger seats. Most of the transport will be within Stirling Council area, but there will also be cross-boundary requirements ranging beyond the Council area. Note: This second notice is for new companies only who wish to apply or companies who would like to re-apply that may not have been added to the DPS on the first round (cross reference contract Document ID 758054, Notice ID MAR01219). A DPS is a completely electronic system where suppliers can apply to join at any time during the course of the DPS. As per point II.2.10 above - This to encourage Small Medium Enterprises (SME's) to engage with Stirling council, options and variants that meet the minimum requirement in specification will be considered.

Renewal: Tender process will commence February 2029 for the new DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774119
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518317
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

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
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Future DPS maybe published February 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
crawfordja@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518317
    DPS for Schools and Other Transport (Taxi & Private Hire Car) New or Re-apply - Establish a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing system) for the provision of school, social care and other transport by Taxi/Private Hire Car (PHC)- 8 or less passenger seats. This is to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or goods transport requirements. This Service will also incorporate Demand Responsive Transport (DRT). Most of the transport will be within Stirling Council area, but there will also be cross-boundary requirements ranging beyond the Council area. Note: This second contract notice is for new companies wishing to apply or companies who would like to re-apply that may not have been added to the DPS on the first round.

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