--- title: "WLC Small Vehicle Transport DPS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000690963" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690963" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690963.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690963.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-22" --- # WLC Small Vehicle Transport DPS Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000690963 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690963) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690963.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by West Lothian Council for the contract titled "WLC Small Vehicle Transport DPS", which falls under the services category, specifically for general public services. Located in Livingston, UK, the procurement is currently at the tender stage and utilises a selective procurement method, known as the restricted procedure. The deadline for submission of tenders is 16 April 2032, and the estimated contract value is £63,000,000. Notably, this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focuses on acquiring small vehicles designed to transport up to 16 people, primarily intended for school transport but available to all council departments. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in transportation services, particularly those specialising in providing small vehicle fleets or services for schools and local authorities. Companies with valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator Licences or community bus permits would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate financial stability and meet the specified insurance criteria may find this process conducive to expanding their clientele within the public sector, thereby fostering growth and reinforcing their commercial presence in the region. ## Notice Selection stage of Dynamic Purchasing System for small vehicles to transport less than 16 people, mainly for school transport, but available to all council departments ### Lot Information Lot 1 WLC wish to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for small transport vehicles for less than 16 passengers mainly, but not exclusively, for school transport For support in tendering please go to https://www.supplierjourney.scot/ https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/. Re: SPD Q3D.1, 3D.2 & 3D.3 Bidders should answer these questions on Environmental, social and labour law in relation to compliance with the regulations covering Scotland and the UK. Police Scotland will be consulted with regards to Serious and Organised Crime checks. Any links to this type of activity may cause your tender to be rejected. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446587 | | 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 | 22 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2032 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Initial DPS was open for 30 days this reopening is for 10 years. following that further notice will be published | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £63,000,000 | | 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 | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## 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 - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport ## Release History - 22 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446587 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446587 WLC Small Vehicle Transport DPS - Selection stage of Dynamic Purchasing System for small vehicles to transport less than 16 people, mainly for school transport, but available to all council departments ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2023/Doing-Business-With-The-Council - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690963 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/ - https://www.supplierjourney.scot/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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