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title: "CC10052 Local Bus Network Transport -Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000599478"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-03"
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# CC10052 Local Bus Network Transport -Services

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000599478

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## Summary

The West Lothian Council is planning to tender for the provision of Local Bus Services within West Lothian and extending to neighbouring local authorities. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 25th November 2019. The council operates 16 supported local bus service contracts, which account for about 20% of the local bus network and are currently provided on both a minimum cost and minimum subsidy basis. This opportunity is categorised under general public services and is estimated to be worth £17 million. Interested providers must hold relevant PSV licenses and insurances to deliver services with vehicles that have a minimum capacity of 23 passenger seats.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for bus operators and transport service providers looking to expand their business in the region. Companies with expertise in passenger transport, particularly those capable of meeting the council's criteria for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), would find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. The council also plans to hold a Meet The Buyer event, which will further facilitate engagement between potential bidders and the contracting authority, highlighting a collaborative approach to ensuring the successful delivery of the local bus services.

## Notice

The council will shortly be tendering for the provision of Local Bus Services operating within West Lothian and some extending to neighbouring local authorities. At present the council have 16 supported local bus service contracts. Routes and timetables for these services generally provide connections to areas where the commercial network does not exist. This accounts for approximately 20% of the local bus network in West Lothian and are currently let on both a minimum cost and minimum subsidy basis. It is our intention to go out to market to seek the most capable Operators via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) where qualified Operators may join the framework at any time throughout the extended term. The framework seeks to secure Operators in possession of relevant PSV licenses and insurances who can provide passenger transport services in vehicles comprising of a minimum of 23 passenger seats. (Some contracts have a maximum seating capacity of 39 seats)

### Lot Information

Local Bus Network Transport - Minimum cost

The council will shortly be tendering for the provision of Local Bus Services operating within West Lothian and some extending to neighbouring local authorities. At present the council have 16 supported local bus service contracts. Routes and timetables for these services generally provide connections to areas where the commercial network does not exist. This accounts for approximately 20% of the local bus network in West Lothian and are currently let on both a minimum cost and minimum subsidy basis. It is our intention to go out to market to seek the most capable Operators via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) where qualified Operators may join the framework at any time throughout the extended term. The framework seeks to secure Operators in possession of relevant PSV licenses and insurances who can provide passenger transport services in vehicles comprising of a minimum of 23 passenger seats. (Some contracts have a maximum seating capacity of 39 seats) There is no intention to limit the minimum and maximum number of Operators on this framework. The DPS will be open to entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria and will be awarded in accordance with Regulation 35 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. In the initial setup stage all Operators who meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS.. ALL -Pre-tender information is for guidance only and may be subject to change as the council develops our contract / tender requirements.

Local Bus Network Transport - Minimum Subsidy

There is no intention to limit the minimum and maximum number of Operators on this framework. The DPS will be open to entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria and will be awarded in accordance with Regulation 35 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. In the initial setup stage all Operators who meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. NB -the selection process and the requirements will be made available in the tender documents.. ALL- PIN Pre-tender information is for guidance only and may be subject to change as the council develops our contract / tender requirements. The council are in the process of arranging a Meet The Buyer Events with Supplier Development Programme (SDP); further information will be provided as it becomes available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368069 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368069

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368069
  CC10052 Local Bus Network Transport -Services - The council will shortly be tendering for the provision of Local Bus Services operating within West Lothian and some extending to neighbouring local authorities. At present the council have 16 supported local bus service contracts. Routes and timetables for these services generally provide connections to areas where the commercial network does not exist. This accounts for approximately 20% of the local bus network in West Lothian and are currently let on both a minimum cost and minimum subsidy basis. It is our intention to go out to market to seek the most capable Operators via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) where qualified Operators may join the framework at any time throughout the extended term. The framework seeks to secure Operators in possession of relevant PSV licenses and insurances who can provide passenger transport services in vehicles comprising of a minimum of 23 passenger seats. (Some contracts have a maximum seating capacity of 39 seats)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000599478
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=599478

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