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title: "DPS for Schools and Other Transport (Taxi & Private Hire Car) New or Re-apply"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774119"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-14"
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# DPS for Schools and Other Transport (Taxi & Private Hire Car) New or Re-apply

Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774119

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## Summary

Stirling Council is currently in the tender stage for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to provide school transport, social care transport, and other related transport services by taxi and private hire car, with a capacity of 8 or fewer passenger seats. The services will primarily be within the Stirling Council area but may also encompass cross-boundary requirements. The tender has been posted for new applicants or companies wishing to reapply, with the DPS running until 13th August 2029. The procurement method adopted is a restricted procedure, and all submissions are to be made electronically. Deadline for applications is open, allowing participation at any point during the DPS term.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those providing taxi, private hire, and demand-responsive transport. It is well-suited for SMEs seeking to expand their client base and operations within the Stirling region. The contract emphasizes the importance of community benefits proportional to contract values, insurance requirements, and memberships in relevant schemes. This tender, being part of a broader framework, can provide long-term business growth through regular mini-competitions, offering a stable revenue stream for successful bidders.

## Notice

Establish a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing system) for the provision of school, social care and other transport by Taxi/Private Hire Car (PHC)- 8 or less passenger seats. This is to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or goods transport requirements. This Service will also incorporate Demand Responsive Transport (DRT). Most of the transport will be within Stirling Council area, but there will also be cross-boundary requirements ranging beyond the Council area. Note: This second contract notice is for new companies wishing to apply or companies who would like to re-apply that may not have been added to the DPS on the first round.

### Lot Information

Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) (New or Re-apply)

Stirling Council commissions a range of passenger transport services, including local bus services for the general public, demand responsive transport (DRT), home-to-school transport and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs. These services are co-ordinated by the Council's Public Transport Unit, based in Stirling Bus Station. Lot 2 - Is for Demand Responsive Transport Note: This second notice is for new companies only who wish to apply or companies who would like to re-apply that may not have been added to the DPS on the first round (cross reference contract notice Document ID 758054, Notice ID MAR50219.. As per point II.2.10 above - This to encourage Small Medium Enterprises (SME's) to engage with Stirling council, options and variants that meet the minimum requirement in specification will be considered.

Renewal: Tender process will commence February 2029 for the new DPS

Schools and Other Transport (Taxi & Private Hire Car) New or Re-Apply

Establish a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing system) for the provision of Statutory Transport Journeys on behalf of Stirling Council. This includes school, social care, Additional Support needs (ASN) and other transport by Taxi/Private Hire Car (PHC) - 8 or less passenger seats. Most of the transport will be within Stirling Council area, but there will also be cross-boundary requirements ranging beyond the Council area. Note: This second notice is for new companies only who wish to apply or companies who would like to re-apply that may not have been added to the DPS on the first round (cross reference contract Document ID 758054, Notice ID MAR01219). A DPS is a completely electronic system where suppliers can apply to join at any time during the course of the DPS. As per point II.2.10 above - This to encourage Small Medium Enterprises (SME's) to engage with Stirling council, options and variants that meet the minimum requirement in specification will be considered.

Renewal: Tender process will commence February 2029 for the new DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518317 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2029 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Future DPS maybe published February 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | STIRLING COUNCIL |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK7 7QA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518317

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518317
  DPS for Schools and Other Transport (Taxi & Private Hire Car) New or Re-apply - Establish a DPS (Dynamic Purchasing system) for the provision of school, social care and other transport by Taxi/Private Hire Car (PHC)- 8 or less passenger seats. This is to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or goods transport requirements. This Service will also incorporate Demand Responsive Transport (DRT). Most of the transport will be within Stirling Council area, but there will also be cross-boundary requirements ranging beyond the Council area. Note: This second contract notice is for new companies wishing to apply or companies who would like to re-apply that may not have been added to the DPS on the first round.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=774119
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774119
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=774119

## Provenance

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