Transport for Education, Social Care and other requirements under a Dynamic Purchasing System

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

29 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Clackmannanshire Council is the contracting authority initiating a public procurement process titled "Transport for Education, Social Care and other requirements under a Dynamic Purchasing System". This initiative focuses on acquiring services in the transport sector, specifically tailored to meet the travel needs for education and social care, involving both passenger vehicles and taxi/private hire cars. Based in Alloa, within the region UKM72, this tender is managed through an open procedure under the main category of services. The process commenced at the planning stage and is now in the award phase, with a contract value of GBP 20,663,696.06, dated and signed on 13th May 2026. The tender offers an open-ended Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), allowing new suppliers to join at any time, which positions it to continuously accommodate evolving service demands.

For enterprises seeking growth, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this tender represents a significant opportunity, especially for those capable of providing compliant transport services within the specified parameters. The procurement method encourages fair competition and transparency, with a significant portion of the award criteria focused on price (90%) and quality (10%). Companies specialising in public service vehicles (PSVs) and taxi/private hire services within the UK, and particularly those adept in handling transport for education or social care sectors, are ideally suited to participate. This engagement not only promises substantial financial returns but also positions successful bidders as vital contributors to community welfare through reliable and efficient transport solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Transport for Education, Social Care and other requirements under a Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

Establish a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing system) for the provision of school, social care and other transport by PSV (9 or more passenger seats) and or 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.

Lot Information

PSV - 9 or more passenger seats

PSV - 9 or more passenger seats

Taxi Private hire 8 or less passenger seats

Taxi Private hire 8 or less passenger seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812487
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555741
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

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
£20,663,696 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 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
CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK10 1EB
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STIRLING ALBA CABSLIMTED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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