---
title: "WLC Local Bus Services DPS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000730748"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-28"
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# WLC Local Bus Services DPS

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000730748

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## Summary

The West Lothian Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the "WLC Local Bus Services DPS" project. This project involves setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for subsidised local bus services within the West Lothian Council area. The procurement method being used is "selective" with a "Restricted procedure." The deadline for submissions is on 13th April 2033. This opportunity is best suited for businesses providing services related to public transport, with specific requirements outlined including financial stability assessments and technical qualifications.

Businesses interested in bidding for the "WLC Local Bus Services DPS" contract should note that the West Lothian Council is the contracting authority. The procurement stage is currently at the planning stage, with the deadline for submission set for 13th April 2033. The project falls under the "services" category, focusing on local bus services in the West Lothian Council area. The tender requires compliance with specific financial stability and technical criteria, making it ideal for businesses in the public transport sector looking to expand their service portfolio.

## Notice

Selection stage of Dynamic Purchasing System for subsidised local bus routes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

WLC wish to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for subsidised local bus services 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=APR477413 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2033 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Initial DPS open for 30 days then reopened for 10 years. following that further notice will be published |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,789,990 |
| 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

- 28 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477413

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477413
  WLC Local Bus Services DPS - Selection stage of Dynamic Purchasing System for subsidised local bus routes

## 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-r6ebe6-0000730748
- 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

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