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title: "Dynamic Procurement System for Local Bus and Education Bus Services 2022- 2032"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0346ab"
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buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-15"
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# Dynamic Procurement System for Local Bus and Education Bus Services 2022- 2032

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0346ab

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## Summary

Falkirk Council is currently conducting a Dynamic Procurement System (DPS) procurement process for local bus and education bus services, spanning from 2022 to 2032, with an estimated total value of £80 million. The classification for this tender falls under public road transport services. Interested parties should note that the process is in the 'active' stage and will involve mini-competitions running under the DPS for individual contracts. The deadline for submissions for this procurement process extends to June 1, 2032, with the anticipated date for the second stage invitation set for June 4, 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those holding a valid Public Service Vehicles (PSV) Operator’s Licence or Community Bus Permit. Companies offering transport solutions or looking to expand into providing subsidised local bus services or educational transport are encouraged to participate. Moreover, the inclusion of community benefit requirements, such as offering work experience or employment opportunities, enhances the potential for businesses to contribute positively to their communities while pursuing growth through this contract.

## 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/016390-2022 |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2032 |
| 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

- 15 Jun 2022 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016390-2022

## 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-r6ebe6-0000697020
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:000003-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- 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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