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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Contracts Operated by Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000541413"
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buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2018-05-02"
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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-r6ebe6-0000541413

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## Summary

Perth & Kinross Council is currently inviting operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for transport contracts involving taxis and private hire vehicles. This tender, titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport Contracts Operated by Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles," falls under the services category and is primarily aimed at general public services. The tender period is set to conclude on 27th April 2028. Interested parties will submit their applications electronically, and the estimated value of the contracts is £26 million. The procurement process follows a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, involving various criteria aimed at ensuring high-quality service delivery.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for companies within the transportation sector, including taxi operators and private hire vehicle services. Businesses that possess the necessary licenses and insurances, as outlined in the tender requirements, such as third-party motor insurance and public liability insurance, would be best positioned to compete. Additionally, companies looking to enhance community engagement through employment-related benefits will find this contract appealing, as the council encourages submissions that offer community benefits alongside operational capabilities.

## 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. THIS NOTICE IS SUPPLEMENTARY TO NOTICE ID MAR314967/DOCUMENT ID 536884 PUBLISHED ON 28/03/2018 WHICH WAS THE INITIAL ADVERT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DPS. THIS NEW NOTICE ALLOWS OPERATORS TO CONTINUE TO APPLY TO JOIN THE DPS THROUGH ITS LIFETIME.

### 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=MAY318050 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 2 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2028 |
| 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

- 2 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318050

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318050
  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. THIS NOTICE IS SUPPLEMENTARY TO NOTICE ID MAR314967/DOCUMENT ID 536884 PUBLISHED ON 28/03/2018 WHICH WAS THE INITIAL ADVERT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DPS. THIS NEW NOTICE ALLOWS OPERATORS TO CONTINUE TO APPLY TO JOIN THE DPS THROUGH ITS LIFETIME.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000541413

## Provenance

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