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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education Taxis and Minibuses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000619819"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-25"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education Taxis and Minibuses

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000619819

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## Summary

Fife Council and Fife College are currently engaged in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) procurement process titled "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education Taxis and Minibuses." This initiative focuses on providing transport services primarily for the conveyance of children and young people to educational establishments in Fife, UK. The procurement method is selective, falling under a restricted procedure, with the procurement process expected to be active until the end date of 13 April 2028. Interested contractors should note that mini-competitions will be run periodically throughout the DPS's lifetime, predominantly from May to July each year.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services, private hire vehicles, and minibuses. Providers equipped to cater for the requirements of transporting vulnerable groups, including children and individuals needing wheelchair access, would find this procurement suitable. Additionally, companies that can commit to the necessary insurance and legal compliance while managing transport logistics effectively in the Fife area are encouraged to participate, as price will be a critical factor in awarding contracts through this system.

## Notice

Fife Council and Fife College have established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of transport services principally for the conveyance of children and young people to schools and other educational establishments. The DPS may also be used to provide replacement transport services where roadworks prevent a local bus service from serving its normal route, and for the provision of other transport services, including the transport of school meals. Contracts operated through this DPS can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars and minibuses, including the requirement for some of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. All journeys required will be organised, booked and managed by Fife Council or Fife College staff. Contracts under the DPS will be awarded following mini competitions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council and Fife College have established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of transport services principally for the conveyance of children and young people to schools and other educational establishments. The DPS may also be used to provide replacement transport services where roadworks prevent a local bus service from serving its normal route and could be used for the provision of other transport services, such as the transport of school meals. Contracts operated through this DPS can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars and minibuses, including the requirement for some of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. All journeys required will be organised, booked and managed by Fife Council and Fife College staff. Contracts will be awarded following mini competitions. Operators 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. Services will be provided mainly in Fife but some contracts may extend into other areas. Operators may apply to join the DPS at any time during its anticipated 8 year lifetime. It is anticipated that price will be the key award criteria. All weightings and Quality criteria will be stated in the tender documents for each mini competition. Quality criteria may include but shall not be limited to: availability, location of requirement, complaint handling, change management, communication, management of issues.. 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: Whilst it is not anticipated the period of the DPS will be extended, contracts awarded under it may be extended and may run beyond the original period of the DPS. Any future DPS requirement is likely to be advertised prior to the end date of this DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387178 |
| 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 | 25 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2028 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is anticipated there will be continuing requirements for these services. It is anticipated any further notice would be published approximately 6 months in advance of the DPS end date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000,000 |
| 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 | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | FIFE COLLEGE |
| 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 | Dunfermline Central |
| Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

## Release History

- 25 May 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387178

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387178
  Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Education Taxis and Minibuses - Fife Council and Fife College have established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of transport services principally for the conveyance of children and young people to schools and other educational establishments. The DPS may also be used to provide replacement transport services where roadworks prevent a local bus service from serving its normal route, and for the provision of other transport services, including the transport of school meals. Contracts operated through this DPS can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars and minibuses, including the requirement for some of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. All journeys required will be organised, booked and managed by Fife Council or Fife College staff. Contracts under the DPS will be awarded following mini competitions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.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-r6ebe6-0000619819

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