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title: "Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000545568"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-08"
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# Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000545568

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System," is managed by Aberdeenshire Council, a regional authority based in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on public transportation solutions. The current stage is awarding, with the main contract agreement having been signed on 26 October 2021. The procurement method utilised is a selective tender procedure, which closed for submissions on 31 May 2023, covering various lots including Dedicated School Transport Services, Local Bus Services, and Additional Support Needs Transport Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transportation and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in school, local bus, and support transport services. Companies that possess the necessary licensing and comply with operational standards, such as public service vehicles and taxis, would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The inclusion of a Dynamic Purchasing System allows multiple service providers to collaborate with the council across different transportation needs, potentially expanding their service offerings and customer base in the region.

## Notice

Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.

### 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. Dates may be subject to change. 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

Renewal: Possible extension 12+12 months

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. Dates may be subject to change. 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

Renewal: Possible extension of 12+12 Months

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. Dates may be subject to change.. 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

Renewal: Possible Extension of 12+12 Months

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. Dates may be subject to Change. 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

Renewal: Possible Extension of 12+12 Months.

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. Dates may be subject to change.. 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

Renewal: Possible Extension 12+12 Months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445698 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,606,312 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 55 |
| Supplier names | A & I COACHES; A&I COACHES; A.A.TAXIS PORTSOY; ABC TRAVEL; ABERDEENSHIRE TAXIS LTD T/A WESTHILL TAXIS & BANCHORY TAXIS; ABOYNE TAXIS; AJ&M MILNE TAXIS; AJS CONTRACT CARS; ALLAN AND BLACK; ALLWAYS TAXIS (INVERURIE; ALPHA TAXIS (INVERURIE; BAINS CHAUFFEUR DRIVE; BAINS COACHES; BLUEBIRD BUSES; CENTRAL TAXIS (ABDN; CENTRAL TAXIS (NORTH EAST; CLASSY TAXIS; DASH CABS; DEVERON COACHES; DMS TAXIS; E & H TAXIS; E & M LEES; ELMBANK TAXIS; FALCON COACH HIRE; FIRST ABERDEEN; G'S TAXI CABS; HENRY JAMES TAXIS; J & J WATT; J J TAXIS MACDUFF; J.D.PEACE & CO (ABDN; KENNY'S TAXIS; KININMONTH CABS; KP TAXIS; L & B TAXIS; M W NICOLL HIRERS (LAURENCEKIRK; MOJO TAXIS; MR; NEWMACHARCOACHES; PORTSOY TAXIS; PREMIER COACHES (KINTORE; R G S MOTOR SERVICES; RIVERSIDE GARAGE; RS COACHES; SAFEDRIVE TAXIS; SHEARER OF HUNTLY; SMITH & SONS COACHES; SORRELLS TAXIS; STAGECOACH BLUEBIRD; TERION TAXIS; VICTORIA COACHES; W. & G. COACHES; WATERMILL COACHES; WESTHILL TAXIS; WHYTES COACHES; WISHARTS (FRIOCKHEIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445698
- 14 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437677
- 15 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404318
- 8 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371511
- 9 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362758
- 8 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341323
- 6 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336232
- 6 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321153

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321153
  Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336232
  Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341323
  Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362758
  Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371511
  Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404318
  Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437677
  Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445698
  Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes 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, Social Care Transport Services.

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