Tender

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

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Clackmannanshire Council has initiated a public procurement process under an active tender stage for the provision of transport services through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The project, titled "Transport for Education, Social Care and Other Requirements," focuses on services for education and social care, encompassing school and social care transport by vehicles with varying passenger capacities. It will operate within the UKM72 region, aiming to fulfil the needs of children and vulnerable adults, and other transport requirements. The open procedure for this services category allows for electronic submissions until 30th July 2035, with the contracting period lasting several years to meet transport operation requirements effectively.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies operating or considering expansion into the transport sector. With the procurement method set as an open procedure, a wide range of businesses can participate, notably those specialising in passenger and goods transport services with vehicles configured to various seating capacities. Companies capable of providing either Public Service Vehicles (PSV) with nine or more passenger seats or taxi/private hire vehicles with eight or fewer passenger seats are ideally positioned to compete. As the DPS is open-ended, new suppliers can apply at any time, facilitating long-term business engagements and fostering collaboration within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

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=FEB548527
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 203510 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nichola Kerr
Contact Email
procurement@clacks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000

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

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.

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