--- title: "Provision of Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000490036" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000490036" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000490036.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000490036.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-06-23" --- # Provision of Transport Services Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000490036 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000490036) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000490036.json) ## Summary The North Ayrshire Council is currently seeking suppliers for the 'Provision of Transport Services' within the local area. This procurement process falls under the category of services and operates through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which is designed to facilitate ad-hoc and planned transport journeys. The procurement method is selective, and the initial setup stage will involve admitting all suppliers who meet the selection criteria, as outlined in the relevant documents. Interested parties should note that the tender period recently concluded on 5th March 2021, with the DPS expected to remain live for a minimum of three years from its commencement date. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle both ad-hoc and long-term contracts. Companies that have experience in wheelchair-accessible transport, escorts, or general transportation services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process could enable firms to expand their operations within the North Ayrshire region, benefiting from a steady demand for transport services in local communities. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council invites suppliers to apply to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Supply of Transport Services, which includes ad-hoc journey provision. The DPS is a two stage process. First, in the initial set-up stage, all suppliers who meet the selection criteria and are not excluded, will be admitted to the DPS. This is assessed through the completion of ESPD and minimum conditions document. The DPS will include Ad-hoc hires and longer term contracts across the North Ayrshire Council locale. ### Lot Information Provision of Transport Services Provision of Transport Services Renewal: The DPS will remain live for a minimum of 3 years from the date of commencement with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. Provision of Transport Services Provision of Transport Services Renewal: The DPS will remain live for a minimum of 3 years from the date of commencement with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. Planned journey - Escort required Please see ESPD and minimum conditions documents Renewal: The DPS will remain live for a minimum of 3 years from the date of commencement with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. Planned journey - No escort required Please see ESPD and minimum conditions documents Renewal: The DPS will remain live for a minimum of 3 years from the date of commencement with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. Adhoc journey - Escort required Please see ESPD and minimum conditions documents Renewal: The DPS will remain live for a minimum of 3 years from the date of commencement with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. Adhoc journey - Wheelchair accessible vehicle (1 wheelchair) escort required Please see ESPD and minimum conditions documents Renewal: The DPS will remain live for a minimum of 3 years from the date of commencement with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. Adhoc journey - Wheelchair accessible vehicle (2 wheelchair) escort required Please see ESPD and minimum conditions documents Renewal: The DPS will remain live for a minimum of 3 years from the date of commencement with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. Adhoc journey - Minibus, escort required Please see ESPD and minimum conditions documents Renewal: The DPS will remain live for a minimum of 3 years from the date of commencement with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. Adhoc journey - No escort required Please see ESPD and minimum conditions documents Renewal: The DPS will remain live for a minimum of 3 years from the date of commencement with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. Adhoc journey - Wheelchair accessible vehicle (1 wheelchair) no escort Please see ESPD and minimum conditions documents Renewal: The DPS will remain live for a minimum of 3 years from the date of commencement with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. Adhoc journey - Minibus no escort Please see ESPD and minimum conditions documents Renewal: The DPS will remain live for a minimum of 3 years from the date of commencement with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. Adhoc journey - Wheelchair accessible vehicle (2 wheelchair) no escort Please see ESPD and minimum conditions documents Renewal: The DPS will remain live for a minimum of 3 years from the date of commencement with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452311 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend by up to a further 12 month period at the discretion of the Council. The date of commencement of the DPS was 5/3/2017. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,794,000 | | Lots value | £9,794,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452311 - 30 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR278617 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR278617 Provision of Transport Services - North Ayrshire Council invites suppliers to apply to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Supply of Transport Services, which includes ad-hoc journey provision. The DPS is a two stage process. First, in the initial set-up stage, all suppliers who meet the selection criteria and are not excluded, will be admitted to the DPS. This is assessed through the completion of ESPD and minimum conditions document. The DPS will include Ad-hoc hires and longer term contracts across the North Ayrshire Council locale. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452311 Provision of Transport Services - North Ayrshire Council invites suppliers to apply to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Supply of Transport Services, which includes ad-hoc journey provision. The DPS is a two stage process. First, in the initial set-up stage, all suppliers who meet the selection criteria and are not excluded, will be admitted to the DPS. This is assessed through the completion of ESPD and minimum conditions document. The DPS will include Ad-hoc hires and longer term contracts across the North Ayrshire Council locale. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000490036 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## 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-r6ebe6-0000490036. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000490036.json.