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title: "Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000689868"
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# Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000689868

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System," a critical initiative in the public transportation sector specifically targeted at delivering dedicated school transport, local bus services, and social care transport services in Aberdeenshire, UK. The procurement was conducted under a selective method and included various service lots, with the contract awarded on 29th July 2021. The tender process, which began in 2019, is part of a larger effort to enhance commuting options in the region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large transportation service providers interested in expanding their market presence within Aberdeenshire. Companies equipped to deliver public transportation services, such as coaches, taxis, and community bus operators, are well-suited to compete for these contracts. Opportunities exist in various lots, including those for dedicated school transport and social care services, which require specific licensing and vehicle standards. Competing organisations should ensure they meet the service requirements and operating standards stipulated by the Aberdeenshire Council.

## Notice

Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes Lots for Dedicated School Transport, Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services, A2B Dial-A-Bus Services, Additional Support Needs Transport Services, Social Care Transport Services.

### Lot Information

A2B Dial-A-Bus Services

A2B Dial-a-Bus services are registered with the Traffic Commissioner. Individual contracts will specify whether the service can be operated by either (a) Public Service Vehicles and/or (b) licensed taxis or private hire cars (PHCs). If operated by taxis or PHCs the operator must hold or obtain a Special Restricted Operator Licence. Some dial-a-bus services may have a specified route and timetable which can vary from day to day based on passenger bookings. Other dial-a-bus services may operate on a more flexible basis whereby the Council specifies the operating area and times, with daily pick-ups and drop-offs determined by passenger bookings. Bookings are handled by the Passenger Transport Unit and these are notified to the operator the day before travel. The Council provides drivers with equipment to enable direct communication with the Passenger Transport Unit. South A2B Dial-a-Bus contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 19 August 2019. North A2B Dial-a-Bus contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 17 August 2020. Dates may be subject to change.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

Dedicated School Transport Services

Mainstream School Transport Services are dedicated Home-to-School transport (or Music Centre) services operated by Public Service Vehicles, licensed taxis or private hire cars. The Council specifies the vehicle size and type and also provides a pupil manifest. Minimum Cost School Transport Services are combined Home-to-School transport/local bus services that are registered with the Traffic Commissioner. The Council specifies the route, timetable, vehicle size and type and fares/ticketing requirements. On these services, the Council retains the fare box revenue. South Dedicated School Transport contracts, South Minimum Cost School Transport contracts and South Music Centre contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 19 August 2019. North Dedicated School Transport contracts, North Minimum Cost School Transport contracts and North Music Centre contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 17 August 2020. Dates may be subject to change. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services

Local Bus services are services as defined by Section 2 of the Transport Act 1985 and registered with the Traffic Commissioner. The Council specifies the route, timetable, vehicle size and type, and fares/ticketing requirements. On these services, the operator retains the fare box revenue. Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services are as above, but include journeys to/from schools carrying children entitled to home to school transport. The Council additionally provides a pupil manifest. South Local Bus contracts and South Combined Local Bus/School Transport contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 19 August 2019. North Local Bus contracts and North Combined Local Bus/School Transport contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 17 August 2020. Dates may be subject to change. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

Additional Support Needs Transport Services

Additional Support Needs School Transport Services are dedicated Home-to-School transport services for pupils with Additional Support Needs and can be operated by Public Service Vehicles, licensed taxis or private hire cars. The Council specifies the vehicle size and type and also provides a pupil manifest. Additional Support Needs contracts to Camphill School will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 13 August 2018. All other Additional Support Needs contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 20 August 2018. Dates may be subject to Change. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

Social Care Transport Services

Social Care Transport Services are dedicated services that are provided for the elderly and infirm or adults with a range of disabilities and can be operated by Public Service Vehicles, licensed taxis or private hire cars. The Council specifies the vehicle size and type and also provides a service user manifest. All Social Care Contracts will be tendered in order to begin on week commencing Monday 28 October 2019. Dates may be subject to change.. Operator's Licence or European equivalent; Special Restricted Operator's Licence; Licensed in accordance with relative Authority; Motor Insurance including use for hire; Public liability insurance; Employers' liability insurance; CPC for Transport Managers; PSV Vehicles meet EURO III emission standards; Vehicle Fleet List - If relevant/required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445702 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,380,869 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 33 |
| Supplier names | A&I COACHES; ABC TRAVEL; ABERDEENSHIRE TAXIS LTD T/A WESTHILL TAXIS & BANCHORY TAXIS; AJ&M MILNE TAXIS; AJS CONTRACT CARS; BAINS COACHES; BLUEBIRD BUSES; BUCHAN DIAL-A-COMMUNITY BUS/DAB PLUS; CADGERS TAXIS; CENTRAL TAXIS (ABDN; CENTRAL TAXIS (NORTH EAST; CLASSY TAXIS; DEVERON COACHES; DMS TAXIS; ELMBANK TAXIS; FIRST GROUP T/A FIRST ABERDEEN LIMITED, FIRST GLASGOW LIMITED, FIRST SCOTLAND EAST; IAN BRUCE COACH HIRE; J & J WATT; J & M BURNS; J J TAXIS MACDUFF; KINEIL COACHES; KININMONTH CABS; PORTSOY TAXIS; PREMIER COACHES (KINTORE; REIDS OF RHYNIE; RS COACHES; SHEARER OF HUNTLY; SIMPSON'S COACHES; SMITH & SONS COACHES; VICTORIA GROUP; W. & G. COACHES; WATERMILL COACHES; WHYTES COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445702

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445702
  Aberdeenshire Transportation - Dynamic Purchasing System - Aberdeenshire Councils Dynamic Purchasing System for Public Transportation. The Dynamic Purchasing System includes Lots for Dedicated School Transport, Local Bus Services and Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services, A2B Dial-A-Bus Services, Additional Support Needs Transport Services, Social Care Transport Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689868

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