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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for local, school and ad hoc bus and coach services operated by PSVs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000603462"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-08"
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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000603462

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## Summary

Fife Council is currently conducting a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for local, school, and ad hoc bus and coach services operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) with an estimated value of £150 million. The procurement process is at the tender stage, inviting qualified passenger vehicle operators to participate. The tender period commenced on November 8, 2019, and will extend for ten years, concluding on November 7, 2029. Interested businesses must familiarise themselves with the specific submission methods, which include electronic submissions, as detailed in the procurement documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in transport services, such as bus operators and coaches. Companies that hold a PSV Operator's Licence and can demonstrate financial stability will be well-suited to compete for contracts related to subsidised local transport, home-to-school services, and one-off event hires. Participation will not only allow firms to secure contracts within Fife but may also enable them to extend their services into adjoining council areas, thereby broadening their operational footprint.

## 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 willrun for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions for ad-hoc hires.

### 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 foroccasions 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-hochires. 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. Quality questions may potentially include areas such as,but not limited to, workforce matters, community benefits, contingency planning, communication. All weightings and criteria will be given in procurement documents. Information in this advert is indicative only. It is anticipated that contracts awarded for ad hoc services will be for one off requirements and price will be the key factor.. 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 by Fife Council, 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=NOV371608 |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371608

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371608
  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 willrun for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions for ad-hoc hires.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.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-r6ebe6-0000603462

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