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title: "Passenger Transport Services DPS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782892"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-07"
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# Passenger Transport Services DPS

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782892

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services DPS" under a selective procurement method, including a restricted procedure. This procurement primarily falls under the industry categories of general public services and involves the transportation of school children and service users including those for Social Work Resources and Employability. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 10th March 2025. The primary location for these services is within the UKM95 region. Interested suppliers can participate electronically via the specified online portal. The total estimated value for these services is £99,531,097 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, including those experienced in providing school transport, general taxi services, and transport for individuals with additional support needs. Companies equipped to meet the comprehensive requirements, including compliance with EU regulations and Scottish procurement standards, are encouraged to apply. The DPS will remain open to new applicants throughout its validity period, creating a dynamic opportunity for both established and new market entrants to secure contracts through mini-competitions. Businesses involved in transportation and equipped to handle specialised requirements, such as medical needs and special education transportation, will find this tender particularly suitable.

## Notice

The Council is obligated under Section 51 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (as amended) and the Education Additional Support for Learning Act (Scotland) 2004 to make such arrangements as considered necessary for the provision of School Transport for pupils residing in the Education Authority area to facilitate attendance at designated establishments/schools. The Council also wishes to incorporate other general taxi requirements under the same contractual umbrella, including but not limited to those for Social Work Resources and Employability. In this regard, Education and Social Work Resources require to let contract(s) for transportation of service users to identified establishments. These services are being procured in accordance with the EU Regulations, and the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts. There is no intention to limit the number of service providers on the DPS. In initial stage, all service providers that meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. The DPS will remain open to new applicants during it's period of validity.

### Lot Information

Standard transport requirements for children and protected adults

This includes the transport of children and protected adults with additional support needs including autistic spectrum conditions and / or medical requirements and the transport of children as required by the Council's Family, Children and Adult Services within Social Work Resources as well as mainstream inter-school transfers where required.. This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future contract opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the Lots on the DPS.

Renewal: The DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by 3 + 2 years at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Standard transport requirements for children and protected adults

This includes the transport of children and protected adults with complex additional support needs including social, emotional, behavioural and autistic spectrum conditions.. This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future contract opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the Lots on the DPS.

Renewal: This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by 3 + 2 years at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Transport for children/protected adults with complex medical needs

This includes the transport of children and protected adults with complex medical conditions and may require the driver and passenger assistant to attend specialised NHS Lanarkshire training specific to the passenger's medical condition. Providers may also be required to procure specialist insurance depending on the complexity of the medical condition.. This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future contract opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the Lots on the DPS.

Renewal: This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by 3 + 2 years at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523492 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by 3 + 2 years at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,531,097 |
| 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 | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523492
- 11 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518071

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518071&idx=2
  13th February 2025 - Post Publication Tender Event Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518071&idx=1
  11th November 2024 - Market Engagement Events
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518071
  Passenger Transport Services DPS - South Lanarkshire Council's current framework for Additional Support Needs (ASN) Transport provision is coming to an end in August 2025. To ensure attendance of pupils at South Lanarkshire Council schools and establishments, and also other general taxi requirements, the Council will be implementing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to replace the existing contractual agreement. It is anticipated that the DPS will commence from Spring 2025 and is expected to last between 5 and 10 years.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523492
  Passenger Transport Services DPS - The Council is obligated under Section 51 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (as amended) and the Education Additional Support for Learning Act (Scotland) 2004 to make such arrangements as considered necessary for the provision of School Transport for pupils residing in the Education Authority area to facilitate attendance at designated establishments/schools. The Council also wishes to incorporate other general taxi requirements under the same contractual umbrella, including but not limited to those for Social Work Resources and Employability. In this regard, Education and Social Work Resources require to let contract(s) for transportation of service users to identified establishments. These services are being procured in accordance with the EU Regulations, and the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts. There is no intention to limit the number of service providers on the DPS. In initial stage, all service providers that meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. The DPS will remain open to new applicants during it's period of validity.

## 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.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782892
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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