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title: "CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04556a"
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# CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04556a

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a procurement process for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. This procurement falls under the public road transport services category and is classified as a service contract. The DPS is intended to be operational for 5 years until February 2029, with an option to extend for up to three additional 12-month periods. The procurement is being carried out using a restricted procedure, and procurement methods include electronic submissions. The Council, located at Waverley Court, Edinburgh, is the contracting authority, with key contact Ben Fulton available via telephone and email for enquiries. The most recent updates include awarded contracts to Hairy Haggis Tours Ltd and Midland Bluebird Limited, each amounting to a £10 million deal signed on 28th June 2024. The current stage of the procurement is complete, indicating contracts have already been awarded.

This DPS tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transportation services to expand their involvement in the region’s supported bus services market. The contract requires compliance with stringent quality and safety standards, making it suitable for companies that have a robust Health & Safety Policy, Business Continuity Policy, and fulfil specific vehicle accessibility requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Hairy Haggis Tours Ltd and Midland Bluebird Limited have successfully been awarded contracts, suggesting an inclusive competitive environment favourable to businesses with proven track records and capable of demonstrating high standards in service delivery, safety, and operational continuity. Such businesses can benefit from long-term, stable contracts under this DPS, contributing to both local and extended community benefits.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions. The DPS is open to any supplier joining through its lifetime that satisfies the specified selection criteria.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions. The DPS is open to any supplier joining through its lifetime that satisfies the specified selection criteria.

Renewal: The DPS is in place for 5 years until February 2029 and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035527-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | November 2031 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HAIRY HAGGIS TOURS; MIDLAND BLUEBIRD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035527-2024
- 25 Jul 2024 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023300-2024
- 26 Apr 2024 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013594-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782189
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

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