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title: "Dynamic Procurement System for Local Bus and Education Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0336d6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-12"
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# Dynamic Procurement System for Local Bus and Education Bus Services

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0336d6

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## Summary

The Falkirk Council is currently undertaking a tender process for a Dynamic Procurement System (DPS) aimed at securing local bus and education bus services, classified under public road transport services. The anticipated value of this procurement is £80 million, with the tender period set to conclude on 13th June 2022. This selective procurement process will facilitate mini-competitions over a ten-year duration, enabling various Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate. The procurement is operational in Falkirk, UKM76 region, and involves specific community benefit requirements, including the provision of work experience and employment opportunities for eligible individuals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with access to Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator's Licences. Companies providing local bus services, home-to-school transportation, and related educational transport services are particularly suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can not only secure lucrative contracts but also make a positive impact on the local community through the stipulated benefits, thus enhancing their corporate social responsibility profile and fostering long-term growth.

## Notice

Falkirk Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and other education transport. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Falkirk Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including subsidised local bus services, home to school transport and other education transport. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it to award individual contracts . Organisations applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions..

Renewal: The DPS will not be extended at the end of its 10 year life, although individual contracts may operate up to 2 years after the end of the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012344-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 12 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is anticipated any further notice would be published approximately 6 months in advance of the DPS end date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 7YZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 12 May 2022 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012344-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000692294
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184

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