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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for local, school and ad hoc bus and coach services operated by PSVs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000595791"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-21"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for local, school and ad hoc bus and coach services operated by PSVs

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000595791

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## Summary

Fife Council is overseeing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for local, school, and ad hoc bus and coach services operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV). This procurement process is classified under the services industry category and is taking place mainly in Fife, UK. The DPS aims to last for approximately ten years, involving a series of mini-competitions to secure service contracts for subsidised bus services and other transport-related needs. The initial round of tenders is expected to close on 28th October 2019, allowing prospective bidders a minimum of ten days to submit their applications following the issuance of the tender invitation.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, particularly those holding a PSV Operator's Licence. Businesses that can provide flexible transport solutions for local communities, educational institutions, and one-off hire services will find this tender advantageous for growth. Given the anticipated longevity and scope of the DPS, interested participants should prepare to engage in a competitive yet diversified service market, where collaborative community engagements and adherence to quality criteria will enhance their chances of success.

## Notice

Fife Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including but not limited to subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and ad hoc hires for occasions such as, but not limited to, school trips. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that In most cases the deadline for return of tenders will be a minimum of ten (10) days from the date on which the invitation to tender is issued. Where the Council considers it necessary, for operational reasons, to fix a shorter deadline, it may do so but will give at least two (2) days from the date on which the invitation to tender is issued for the receipt of tenders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is inviting operators of passenger vehicles (PSV licence holders) to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related 'service contracts', mainly for local bus services, home to school services, and one off hires for occasions such as, but not limited to, school trips. Operators may join the DPS at any point during its lifetime validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply that are set out in the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (i.e. mini-competition) with all Operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. It will not always be possible to give 10 days to respond to mini-competitions, particularly for ad-hoc hires. Applications to join the DPS will be processed via PCS-Tender, or any future equivalent system introduced by the Scottish Government, as and when they are received. It is anticipated that contracts awarded to local and home to school bus services will be for 4 years and that a price to quality ratio of 90% price and 10% quality may apply, but this may vary, information at II.2.5 is a guide only. Quality questions may potentially include areas such as but not limited to workforce matters, community benefits, communication, contingency planning. It is anticipated that contracts awarded for ad hoc services will be for one off requirements and price will be the key factor, with availability also potentially being considered. Fife Council reserves the right to stop the operation of the DPS at any time.. 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. Variants may only be considered in certain circumstances. They should not be offered unless allowed for in the tender documents for the individual mini-competitions.

Options: Variants and options which meet the minimum requirement(s) in a contract specification MAY be considered, IF requested, AND submitted in addition to a compliant bid. They should not be offered unless allowed for in the tender documents for the individual mini-competitions.

Renewal: After the end date of the DPS no futher contracts can be awarded under it, however, contracts awarded before the end date may run beyond that date. Any future DPS / framework / contracts for services covered by this DPS will be advertised prior to the end date of the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372998 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is anticipated any further notice would be published approximately 6 months in advance of the DPS end date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 32 |
| Supplier names | A ROBERTSON & SON; A1 MINIBUS & COACH SERVICES; ALBATROSS BUS & COACH; BAY TRAVEL; BODYSHOP EDINBURGH T/A COACH HIRE EDINBURGH; COOPER'S TOURMASTER TRAVEL; E & M HORSBURGH; EARNSIDE COACHES; EAZY COACH HIRE; EDINBURGH COACH LINES; FESTIVAL TRAVEL (SCOTLAND; FISHERS TOURS; GIBB TAXIS; GIBSON TRAVEL; HAMISH GORDON COACH HIRE; HARDHILL PRIVATE HIRE; HUNTERS EXECUTIVE COACHES; IANS COACHES; KETO COACHES; KINGDOM TRANSPORT COACHES; LIVING HIGH TRAVEL; MERLIN TRAVEL; MIDLAND BLUEBIRD; MOFFAT & WILLIAMSON; PRENTICE WESTWOOD; RATHO COACHES; SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE; SMART TRAVEL; SMITH AND SONS COACHES; STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND; STAR TRAVEL COACHES; TAYSIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372998
- 27 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367453

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367453
  Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS for local, school and ad hoc bus and coach services operated by PSVs - Fife Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including but not limited to subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and ad hoc hires for occasions such as, but not limited to, school trips. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that In most cases the deadline for return of tenders will be a minimum of ten (10) days from the date on which the invitation to tender is issued. Where the Council considers it necessary, for operational reasons, to fix a shorter deadline, it may do so but will give at least two (2) days from the date on which the invitation to tender is issued for the receipt of tenders.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372998
  Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for local, school and ad hoc bus and coach services operated by PSVs - Fife Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including but not limited to subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and ad hoc hires for occasions such as, but not limited to, school trips. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that In most cases the deadline for return of tenders will be a minimum of ten (10) days from the date on which the invitation to tender is issued. Where the Council considers it necessary, for operational reasons, to fix a shorter deadline, it may do so but will give at least two (2) days from the date on which the invitation to tender is issued for the receipt of tenders.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000595791

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