Tender

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

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Clackmannanshire Council is seeking bids through an open tender process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of transport services, specifically focusing on education, social care, and other requirements. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and targets the UKM72 region, which includes Alloa. The tender is active and the submission deadline for bids is set for 30th July 2035, on which date the award period will also commence. Made accessible electronically, the procurement process invites electronic submissions via the website http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. The opportunity, identified as tender APR554829, is part of a dynamic purchasing system that facilitates flexible involvement where new suppliers can apply at any time.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) and private hire cars, to expand their scope by catering to the transport needs of schools, social care services, and other sectors requiring passenger or goods transport in the region. With the DPS being open-ended, it allows ongoing entry of suppliers, fostering a competitive environment and encouraging growth for those capable of providing reliable and efficient transport solutions. This opportunity is ideal for transport companies looking to grow their business within public sector procurement, and who have expertise in managing and providing services that support the logistical needs of children and vulnerable adults, enhancing accessible transport options in the local community.

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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

Taxi Private hire 8 or less passenger seats

Taxi Private hire 8 or less passenger seats

PSV - 9 or more passenger seats

PSV - 9 or more passenger seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830633
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554829
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
29 Apr 20264 days 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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=APR554829
    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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