--- title: "Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership Sustainable Transport DPS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602922" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602922" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000602922.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000602922.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-16" --- # Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership Sustainable Transport DPS Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602922 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602922) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000602922.json) ## Summary The Scottish Borders Council is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership Sustainable Transport DPS" focused on the transport services industry. This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) initiative is intended for passenger vehicle operators to provide various transport services, including local bus services and NHS transport. Located in Newtown St Boswells, UK, the tender is in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 9 January 2029. The total estimated value of this procurement is £110 million, and submissions are accepted electronically through a specified online portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those operating public service vehicles, taxis, minibuses, and accessible vehicles. Firms committed to sustainability and reducing carbon footprints will be well-positioned to compete, as the contracting authority emphasises the importance of sustainability in their transport operations. Additionally, those equipped to handle various service contracts and with experience in public sector partnerships should consider applying, especially given the potential for community benefit requirements tied to contract values exceeding £50,000. ## Notice The contracting authorities 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), taxis, accessible wheelchair vehicles and minibuses including but not limited to subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, sports and excursion conveyance transport, NHS and Community Care transport. The contracting authorities are committed to reducing carbon emissions from the delivery of all contracted services and recognise that operators can assist with continuous improvement of our sustainability commitments. THIS NOTICE IS SUPPLEMENTARY TO NOTICE ID NOV338351 DOCUMENT ID 561895 PUBLISHED ON 26/11/2018 WHICH WAS THE INITIAL ADVERT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS DPS. THIS NEW NOTICE ALLOWS OPERATORS TO CONTINUE TO APPLY TO JOIN THE DPS THROUGH ITS LIFETIME. ### Lot Information Taxi vehicle with up to 8 seats This lot will be used to procure transport related 'service contracts' operated by taxi vehicles with up to 8 seats. Operators may join the DPS at any point its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply. Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (mini-competition) with all operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. Contract awards may arise from the combination of more than one competition and the contracting authority will seek to match offers which give the most economically advantageous result. ESPD Question: Part 2D - Subcontracting: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract to be called-off under the proposed DPS. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response.. Contracts will be awarded for various durations from the DPS. the contracting authorities have the option , if intimated in the tender documentation, to extend contracts beyond the 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. Renewal: After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. Contracts can be awarded prior to the end of the DPS and may carry on beyond the end date of the DPS. Accessible vehicle able to carry 1-4 wheelchairs This lot will be used to procure transport related 'service contracts' operated by accessible vehicles able to carry 1-4 wheelchairs. Operators may join the DPS at any point during its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply. Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (mini-competition) with all operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. Contract awards may arise from the combination of more than one competition and the contracting authority will seek to match offers which give the most economically advantageous result. ESPD Question Part 2D Subcontracting: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract to be called-off under the proposed DPS. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response.. Contracts will be awarded for various durations from the DPS. The contracting authorities have the option, if intimated in the tender documentations, to extend contracts beyond the original term. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. Contracts can be awarded prior to the end of the DPS and may carry on beyond the end date of the DPS. Minibus with 9-17 seats This lot will be used to procure transport related 'service contracts' operated by minibuses with 9-17 seats. Operators may join the DPS at any point during its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply. Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (mini-competition) with all operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. Contract awards may arise from the combination of more than one competition and the contracting authority will seek to match offers which give the most economically advantageous result. ESPD Question Part 2D Subcontracting: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract to be called-off under the proposed DPS. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response.. Contracts will be awarded for various durations from the DPS. The contracting authorities have the option, if intimated in the tender documentation, to extend contracts beyond the 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. Renewal: After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. Contracts can be awarded prior to the end of the DPS and may carry on beyond the end date of the DPS. Bus with 17+ seats This lot will be used to procure transport related 'service contracts' operated by buses with 17+ seats. Operators may join the DPS at any point during its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply. Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (mini-competition) with all operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. Contract awards may arise from the combination of more than one competition and the contracting authority will seek to match offers which give the most economically advantageous result. ESPD Question Part 2D Subcontracting: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract to be called-off under the proposed DPS. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response.. Contracts will be awarded for various durations from the DPS. The contracting authorities have the option, if intimated in the tender documentation, to extend contracts beyond the 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. Renewal: After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. Contracts can be awarded prior to the end of the DPS and may carry on beyond 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=DEC375490 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | 16 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | BERWICKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD; BORDERS COLLEGE; EILDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION; LIVE BORDERS; NHS BORDERS; SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION; SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; WAVERLEY HOUSING | | Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 0SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Cambuslang East | | Westminster constituency | Rutherglen | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375490 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375490 Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership Sustainable Transport DPS - The contracting authorities 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), taxis, accessible wheelchair vehicles and minibuses including but not limited to subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, sports and excursion conveyance transport, NHS and Community Care transport. The contracting authorities are committed to reducing carbon emissions from the delivery of all contracted services and recognise that operators can assist with continuous improvement of our sustainability commitments. THIS NOTICE IS SUPPLEMENTARY TO NOTICE ID NOV338351 DOCUMENT ID 561895 PUBLISHED ON 26/11/2018 WHICH WAS THE INITIAL ADVERT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS DPS. THIS NEW NOTICE ALLOWS OPERATORS TO CONTINUE TO APPLY TO JOIN THE DPS THROUGH ITS LIFETIME. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publicconstractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - http://www.spa.police.uk - http://www.waverley-housing.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602922 - https://tendermanagement.launchcontrol-systems.com/register/index/a79f5b9188 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602922. 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