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title: "CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749923"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-03"
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# CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749923

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Supported Bus Services through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract, titled "CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services," has been completed with a total value of £10,000,000. The DPS is open for 5 years with an option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, focusing on services in the main procurement category. The tender stage has been concluded with Borders Buses Limited, Lothian Motorcoaches, Handicabs Lothian, and SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE LTD as awarded suppliers.

This public procurement contracting process for the Provision of Supported Bus Services offers opportunities for businesses to compete in providing bus services. The City of Edinburgh Council has established a DPS allowing suitable suppliers to participate and potentially secure contracts. Businesses in the transport and service sectors, particularly those experienced in bus operations and compliance with accessibility regulations, are well-suited to engage in this procurement. The DPS aims to ensure quality services while allowing for future contract extensions based on performance and compliance.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council seeks to set up a DPS for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions. The DPS is open to any supplier that satisfies the specified selection criteria.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council seeks to set up a DPS for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of up to 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions. The DPS is open to any supplier that satisfies the specified selection criteria.

Renewal: The DPS will be in place for 5 years and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502341 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | November 2031 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BORDERS BUSES; HANDICABS LOTHIAN; LOTHIAN MOTORCOACHES; SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502341
- 22 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493286

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493286
  CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services - The City of Edinburgh Council seeks to set up a DPS for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions. The DPS is open to any supplier that satisfies the specified selection criteria.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502341
  CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services - The City of Edinburgh Council seeks to set up a DPS for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years and the Council will have the option to extend for an additional 3 periods of 12 months each, which will be exercised by the Council serving notice on the successful applicants in accordance with the Council's Terms and Conditions. The DPS is open to any supplier that satisfies the specified selection criteria.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749923

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