--- title: "Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000539635" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539635" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539635.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539635.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-06" --- # Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000539635 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539635) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000539635.json) ## Summary The Aberdeenshire Council is seeking suppliers for the "Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System," which focuses on the provision of transportation services within Aberdeenshire. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 21 May 2018. This dynamic purchasing system covers various transportation needs, including dedicated school transport, local bus services, and social care transport services, all located within the Aberdeenshire region of the UK. The procurement is being conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in public transportation and school services. Transportation service providers, including public service vehicle operators, licensed taxis, and private hire companies, are well-positioned to compete. With the dynamic purchasing system remaining open until 31 May 2023 for new entrants, businesses can join at any time, benefiting from a more streamlined entry process and ongoing contract opportunities as the council continues to publish additional contract notices for specific lots. ## Notice Provision of Transportation Services for Aberdeenshire Council through a Dynamic Purchasing Service. ### Lot Information Dedicated School Transport Services Mainstream School Transport Services are dedicated Home-to-School transport (or Music Centre) services operated by Public Service Vehicles, licensed taxis or private hire cars. The Council specifies the vehicle size and type and also provides a pupil manifest. Minimum Cost School Transport Services are combined Home-to-School transport/local bus services that are registered with the Traffic Commissioner. The Council specifies the route, timetable, vehicle size and type and fares/ticketing requirements. On these services, the Council retains the fare box revenue. South Dedicated School Transport contracts, South Minimum Cost School Transport contracts and South Music Centre contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 19 August 2019. North Dedicated School Transport contracts, North Minimum Cost School Transport contracts and North Music Centre contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 17 August 2020.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services Local Bus services are services as defined by Section 2 of the Transport Act 1985 and registered with the Traffic Commissioner. The Council specifies the route, timetable, vehicle size and type, and fares/ticketing requirements. On these services, the operator retains the fare box revenue. Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services are as above, but include journeys to/from schools carrying children entitled to home to school transport. The Council additionally provides a pupil manifest. South Local Bus contracts and South Combined Local Bus/School Transport contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 19 August 2019. North Local Bus contracts and North Combined Local Bus/School Transport contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 17 August 2020.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required A2B Dial-A-Bus Services A2B Dial-a-Bus services are registered with the Traffic Commissioner. Individual contracts will specify whether the service can be operated by either (a) Public Service Vehicles and/or (b) licensed taxis or private hire cars (PHCs). If operated by taxis or PHCs the operator must hold or obtain a Special Restricted Operator Licence. Some dial-a-bus services may have a specified route and timetable which can vary from day to day based on passenger bookings. Other dial-a-bus services may operate on a more flexible basis whereby the Council specifies the operating area and times, with daily pick-ups and drop-offs determined by passenger bookings. Bookings are handled by the Passenger Transport Unit and these are notified to the operator the day before travel. The Council provides drivers with equipment to enable direct communication with the Passenger Transport Unit. South A2B Dial-a-Bus contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 19 August 2019. North A2B Dial-a-Bus contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 17 August 2020.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required Additional Support Needs Transport Services Additional Support Needs School Transport Services are dedicated Home-to-School transport services for pupils with Additional Support Needs and can be operated by Public Service Vehicles, licensed taxis or private hire cars. The Council specifies the vehicle size and type and also provides a pupil manifest. Additional Support Needs contracts to Camphill School will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 13 August 2018. All other Additional Support Needs contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 20 August 2018.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required Social Care Transport Services Social Care Transport Services are dedicated services that are provided for the elderly and infirm or adults with a range of disabilities and can be operated by Public Service Vehicles, licensed taxis or private hire cars. The Council specifies the vehicle size and type and also provides a service user manifest. All Social Care Contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 28 October 2019.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required DPS Suppliers - Sealed ESPD Aberdeenshire Council are setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation within Aberdeenshire. This Procurement will contain lots for Dedicated School Transport, Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services, A2B Dial-A-Bus Services, Additional Support Needs Transport Services and Social Care Transport Services. This Contract Notice is for the Initial Sealed section of the ESPD published on PCS-T Project 10706 which closed on 21/05/18.. THIS AWARD NOTICE RELATES TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM(DPS)ONLY. THE OPERATORS LISTED IN THE AWARD SECTION HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO THE DPS AS OF 04/06/2018. SEPORATE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED PERIODICALLY AS AND WHEN MORE SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN AWARDED ONTO THE DPS AND SEPORATE CONTRACT NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED WHEN CONTRACTS ARE ADVERTISED. Aberdeenshire Transportation - DPS - Sealed ESPD Aberdeenshire Council are setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation within Aberdeenshire. This Procurement will contain lots for Dedicated School Transport, Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services, A2B Dial-A-Bus Services, Additional Support Needs Transport Services and Social Care Transport Services. This Contract Notice is for the Initial Sealed section of the ESPD published on PCS-T Project 10706 which closed on 21/05/18.. THIS AWARD NOTICE RELATES TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM(DPS)ONLY. THE OPERATORS LISTED IN THE AWARD SECTION HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO THE DPS AS OF 04/06/2018. SEPORATE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED PERIODICALLY AS AND WHEN MORE SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN AWARDED ONTO THE DPS AND SEPORATE CONTRACT NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED WHEN CONTRACTS ARE ADVERTISED. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321490 | | 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 | 6 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | As part of the DPS, various Lots will be advertised throughout. Please see Lot description for timeframe. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £134,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 6 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321490 - 18 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317180 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317180 Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Provision of Transportation Services for Aberdeenshire Council through a Dynamic Purchasing Service. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321490 Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Provision of Transportation Services for Aberdeenshire Council through a Dynamic Purchasing Service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000539635 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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