--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys on behalf of North Ayrshire Council" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029054" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029054" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029054.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029054.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-04" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys on behalf of North Ayrshire Council Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029054 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029054) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029054.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council is currently seeking providers for its Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys, specifically targeting the transport needs of children and vulnerable adults within the region. This tender, classified under taxi services and valued at approximately £12.58 million, is set to run from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2027, with no extensions available. The procurement method employed is selective, incorporating a restricted procedure allowing any supplier who meets the selection criteria to participate. The tender is active at this stage and encompasses five distinct categories of transportation services, including wheelchair accessible vehicles with and without escorts. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly suitable for transport providers specializing in taxi services, minibuses, and coaches. Businesses that can offer wheelchair accessible transport options or services tailored to the needs of vulnerable passengers will be especially well-positioned. Additionally, suppliers who can commit to the insurance requirements specified in the contract notice are encouraged to respond. As this Dynamic Purchasing System is recurring, there is potential for those participating now to secure contracts beyond the initial term, fostering long-term operational relationships with the Council. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are responsible for the procurement of service transport contracts to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. Most of the transport will be within the North Ayrshire area, but there will also be cross-boundary requirements ranging beyond the North Ayrshire area. NAC is setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") to procure these contracts. The DPS will be setup using the Restricted Procedure (with the caveat of no limit to the number of tenderers who qualify) and is open to any supplier who satisfies the selection criteria specified in this Contract Notice. A DPS is a completely electronic system and is similar to a framework agreement but a key difference is that, unlike a framework agreement, suppliers can join a DPS at any time. The DPS will commence on 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2027, with no option to extend. The DPS will be split into the following categories: Category 1 Wheelchair Accessible with Escort Category 2 Wheelchair Accessible without Escort Category 3 All Other Vehicle Types with Escort Category 4 All Other Vehicle Types without Escort Category 5 Ad Hoc Journeys Contracts operated through this DPS can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars, minibuses, wheelchair accessible vehicles and non-plated vehicles. ### Lot Information Wheelchair Accessible without Escort North Ayrshire Council are responsible for the procurement of service transport contracts to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. Most of the transport will be within the North Ayrshire area, but there will also be cross-boundary requirements ranging beyond the North Ayrshire area. This lot is for wheelchair accessible vehicles without the provision of an escort. All Other Vehicle Types without Escort North Ayrshire Council are responsible for the procurement of service transport contracts to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. Most of the transport will be within the North Ayrshire area, but there will also be cross-boundary requirements ranging beyond the North Ayrshire area. This lot is for all other vehicle types without the provision of an escort (excluding wheelchair accessible vehicles which is covered in Lot 2). Wheelchair Accessible with Escort North Ayrshire Council are responsible for the procurement of service transport contracts to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. Most of the transport will be within the North Ayrshire area, but there will also be cross-boundary requirements ranging beyond the North Ayrshire area. This lot is for wheelchair accessible vehicles including the provision of an escort. All Other Vehicle Types with Escort North Ayrshire Council are responsible for the procurement of service transport contracts to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. Most of the transport will be within the North Ayrshire area, but there will also be cross-boundary requirements ranging beyond the North Ayrshire area. This lot is for all other vehicles types including the provision of an escort (excluding wheelchair accessible vehicles, which is covered in Lot 1). Ad Hoc Journeys North Ayrshire Council are responsible for the procurement of service transport contracts to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. Most of the transport will be within the North Ayrshire area, but there will also be cross-boundary requirements ranging beyond the North Ayrshire area. This lot is for ad hoc journeys, as and when required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002285-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This is a recurring requirement for North Ayrshire Council. It is anticipated the renewal process will commence 9 months before the expiry of this Dynamic Purchasing System in 2027. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,580,836 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | IRVINE | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA12 8EE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | North Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Irvine South | | Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34114400 - Minibuses - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121500 - Coaches - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2021 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002285-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029054. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029054.json.