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title: "CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000764496"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-25"
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# CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000764496

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has implemented a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services, under the title "CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services". This procurement process falls under the General Public Services industry category, with the primary location being Edinburgh, UK (region UKM75). The contract is in the Award stage as of 25th July 2024, and involves a total value of £10,000,000 with an initial duration of 5 years until February 2029, with potential extensions of up to three additional 12-month periods. The procurement method used is the selective, restricted procedure, and the awarded contract has already been signed on 28th June 2024. The supplier for this contract is Midland Bluebird Limited, marking its status as active.

This tender opens various pathways for business growth, especially for companies specialising in public transport services, vehicle maintenance, and fleet management. Businesses that have a robust Health & Safety Policy, Business Continuity Policy, and vehicle compliance records can compete effectively. The requirement for a comprehensive travel planning service and proper vehicle licensing makes it ideal for organisations with strong professional and technical capabilities in public transport operations. Moreover, adherence to The Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations and prompt payment commitments can make this a lucrative opportunity for both medium enterprises and established companies in the transportation industry.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 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 joining through its lifetime that satisfies the specified selection criteria.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 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 joining through its lifetime that satisfies the specified selection criteria.

Renewal: The DPS is in place for 5 years until February 2029 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=JUL510688 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDLAND BLUEBIRD |

## 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

- 25 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510688
- 26 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503999

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503999
  CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services - The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 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 joining through its lifetime that satisfies the specified selection criteria.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510688
  CT1318 DPS for Provision of Supported Bus Services - The City of Edinburgh Council has in place a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Supported Bus Services. The DPS will be in place for 5 years until February 2029 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 joining through its lifetime 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-r6ebe6-0000764496

## Provenance

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