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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Contracts Operated by Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000536884"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2018-03-28"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Contracts Operated by Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000536884

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## Summary

Perth & Kinross Council is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Contracts Operated by Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles". This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically relating to general public services, and is located in the Perth and Kinross Council area, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 30th April 2018. Interested parties should ensure their submission is made electronically via the designated link before this deadline.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially those holding relevant local authority taxi or private hire vehicle licences. Operators who can meet the qualifications and insurance requirements specified in the tender documents, including driving school transport and community care transport, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms that can demonstrate their ability to provide community benefits, such as apprenticeships, are likely to gain an advantage in the bidding process.

## Notice

Perth & Kinross Council ('the Council') are seeking to invite passenger vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related Taxi Contracts including but not limited to home to school transport and Community Care transport.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth & Kinross Council ('the Council') are seeking to invite passenger vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related Taxi Contracts including but not limited to home to school transport and Community Care transport.. Contracts awarded will be for periods of 3 years but the Council reserves the right to vary this. The Council will have the option, if intimated in the tender documents, to extend contracts beyond their original term. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Variants and options which meet the minimum requirement(s) in a contract specification may be considered if submitted in addition to a compliant bid.

Renewal: After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. However, contracts awarded before the end date of the DPS may carry on beyond the end date of the DPS for a period of up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314967 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 10 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000,000 |
| Lots value | £26,000,000 |
| 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 | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314967

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314967
  Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Contracts Operated by Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles - Perth & Kinross Council ('the Council') are seeking to invite passenger vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related Taxi Contracts including but not limited to home to school transport and Community Care transport.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536884

## Provenance

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