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

28 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Clackmannanshire Council has concluded a contract award process under an open procedure for the provision of transport services for education, social care, and other requirements, utilising a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Located in Alloa, in the UKM72 region, the procurement falls under the 'General public services' category. The DPS covers transport services by PSV with nine or more passenger seats and Taxi/Private Hire Car services with eight or fewer passenger seats. The procurement stage reached completion on 13th May 2026, with the contract signed on the same date. The value of the contract is set at £20,663,696.06 and is currently active, awarded to Glenfarg Community Transport Group.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those able to provide vehicles with variable passenger capacities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from participating in this open-ended DPS, allowing new suppliers to apply at any time. Companies offering high-quality services and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete, as the award criteria heavily weigh price at 90% and 10% on quality. The procurement supports community benefits, making it particularly appealing to businesses with a focus on service delivery within the public sector framework.

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-r6ebe6-0000821814
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555746
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 203510 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

GLENFARG COMMUNITY TRANSPORT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548527
    Transport for Education, Social Care and other requirements under a Dynamic Purchasing System - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555746
    Transport for Education, Social Care and other requirements under a Dynamic Purchasing System - 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.

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