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Dynamic Purchasing System- Transport for Education, Social care and other transport requirements (East Lothian Council)

East Lothian Council

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06 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is planning a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for transportation services, particularly to meet the needs of education and social care within the region of East Lothian, UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and it's classified under general public services within the services industry category. A webinar for suppliers will be hosted online by the council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme on 16th April 2026, with a subsequent session on 23rd April 2026 to provide further insights into the bidding process. Potential opportunities will be communicated around 24th April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, especially those dealing with vehicle provision and services for varying passenger capacities or needs, such as wheelchair accessibility. Companies specialising in delivering vehicles suitable for different fleet sizes, including MPVs, minibuses, and larger vehicles over 17 seats, are encouraged to compete. The DPS is designed to be inclusive, welcoming submissions across all related lots, thereby offering ample scope for business growth by servicing essential local authority requirements in transportation. Suppliers will gain the chance to establish or expand their partnerships with East Lothian Council, fostering long-term business development within the broader regional and social care transport framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System- Transport for Education, Social care and other transport requirements (East Lothian Council)

Notice Description

East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements.

Lot Information

Vehicles above 17 seats

East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. This Lot is for vehicles above 17 seats.

MPVs(5-8 seats), including salon cars (4 seats)

East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. This Lot is for MPVs(5-8 seats) vehicles, including salon cars (4 seats).

MPV- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)- (5-8 seats)

East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. This Lot is for MPV- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)- (5-8 seats) vehicles.

Minibus (9-16 seats), including wheelchair accessible vehicles

East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. This Lot is for Minibuses (9-16 seats), including minibuses for wheelchair access.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825807
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551188
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121500 - Coaches

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Further Information

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