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title: "The Highland Council - Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000626201"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2020-10-05"
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# The Highland Council - Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626201

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## Summary

The Highland Council is currently establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Transport Services, which encompasses a range of passenger transport options including dedicated school transport, local bus services, and demand-responsive services. This procurement process is classified under the services category and is situated in the Highlands, UK. The tender submission deadline has been extended to 14th October 2030, with a minimum validity period of 120 days for the bids. The procurement method employed is a restricted procedure, and suppliers are encouraged to engage in creating competitive proposals tailored to the needs outlined in the tender documentation.

This DPS presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation, particularly those providing passenger transport services, including public and school transport. Companies that can meet specific criteria, such as possessing the requisite insurance and licensing, will be in a favourable position to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate commitment to community benefits, environmental standards, and local economic development will likely have a competitive edge. Participation in this tender could facilitate growth and partnerships within the local transportation landscape while catering to the diverse needs of the Highland Council.

## Notice

The Highland Council are establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport (including public and school transport). The Dynamic Purchasing System includes Lots for Dedicated School Transport, Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services, Demand-responsive A2B Dial-A-Bus Services, Additional Support Needs Transport, Transport requirements for Looked-after Children. Subject to agreeing a joint working arrangement with NHS Highland, the DPS may also include aspects of social care transport and patient transport services.

### Lot Information

Emergency Contracts: All Vehicle Sizes and All Areas

Emergency contracts for all vehicle sizes and all areas for emergency requirements.. All suppliers who select to be included in Lot 5 of the DPS must agree to expediated timescale of 2 days in order for it to be advertised via PCS-T. If suppliers do not agree these will be advertised via the quick quote facility of PCS.

Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats: North area

Transport below 9 seats for North area of Highlands consisting of Thurso, Wick, Farr, Kinlochbervie, Ullapool, Golspie, Dornoch, Tain, Invergordon, Alness, Dingwall.. If relevant to tender or required for Lot D1 licence MOT Certificates for vehicles PVG Scheme Membership Employers (compulsory) liability & Public Liability insurance for 5,000,000 GBP Taxi or private hire driving licence, PSV O Licence, a minimum of 3 years driving experience or Advance driving qualification. Section 22 or Special restricted PSV operators licence

Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats: East area

East: Dingwall, Fortrose, Charleston, Inverness High, Inverness Royal Academy, Millburn, Culloden, Nairn, Grantown, Kingussie, Alness, Invergordon, Tain, Glen Urquhart, Kilchuimen.. If relevant to tender or required for Lot D1 licence MOT Certificates for vehicles PVG Scheme Membership Employers (compulsory) liability & Public Liability insurance for 5,000,000 GBP Taxi or private hire driving licence, PSV O Licence, a minimum of 3 years driving experience or Advance driving qualification. Section 22 or Special restricted PSV operators licence

Vehicles up to 8 passenger seats: West area

Transportation Service for West Area: Glen Urquhart, Kilchuimen, Gairloch, Plockton, Portree, Mallaig, Lochaber, Ardnamurchan, Kinlochleven.. If relevant to tender or required for Lot D1 licence MOT Certificates for vehicles PVG Scheme Membership Employers (compulsory) liability & Public Liability insurance for 5,000,000 GBP Taxi or private hire driving licence, PSV O Licence, a minimum of 3 years driving experience or Advance driving qualification. Section 22 or Special restricted PSV operators licence

Vehicles of 9 passenger seats or more: All areas

Transport Services for larger vehicles in the Highland Area. If relevant to tender or required for Lot D1 licence MOT Certificates for vehicles PVG Scheme Membership Employers (compulsory) liability & Public Liability insurance for 5,000,000 GBP Taxi or private hire driving licence, PSV O Licence, a minimum of 3 years driving experience or Advance driving qualification. Section 22 or Special restricted PSV operators licence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396701 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| 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 | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396701
- 28 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393453

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393453
  The Highland Council - Dynamic Purchasing System - Transport Services - The Highland Council are establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System for Passenger Transport (including public and school transport). The Dynamic Purchasing System includes Lots for Dedicated School Transport, Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services, Demand-responsive A2B Dial-A-Bus Services, Additional Support Needs Transport, Transport requirements for Looked-after Children. Subject to agreeing a joint working arrangement with NHS Highland, the DPS may also include aspects of social care transport and patient transport services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- 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
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626201
- https://www.highland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=c50e8e25-8619-455b-a944-55f29addefa5

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