--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System- Transport for Education, Social care and other transport requirements (East Lothian Council)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825807" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825807" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825807.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825807.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System- Transport for Education, Social care and other transport requirements (East Lothian Council) Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825807 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825807) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825807.json) ## Summary East Lothian Council is planning a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for transportation services, particularly to meet the needs of education and social care within the region of East Lothian, UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and it's classified under general public services within the services industry category. A webinar for suppliers will be hosted online by the council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme on 16th April 2026, with a subsequent session on 23rd April 2026 to provide further insights into the bidding process. Potential opportunities will be communicated around 24th April 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, especially those dealing with vehicle provision and services for varying passenger capacities or needs, such as wheelchair accessibility. Companies specialising in delivering vehicles suitable for different fleet sizes, including MPVs, minibuses, and larger vehicles over 17 seats, are encouraged to compete. The DPS is designed to be inclusive, welcoming submissions across all related lots, thereby offering ample scope for business growth by servicing essential local authority requirements in transportation. Suppliers will gain the chance to establish or expand their partnerships with East Lothian Council, fostering long-term business development within the broader regional and social care transport framework. ## Notice East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. ### Lot Information Vehicles above 17 seats East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. This Lot is for vehicles above 17 seats. MPVs(5-8 seats), including salon cars (4 seats) East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. This Lot is for MPVs(5-8 seats) vehicles, including salon cars (4 seats). MPV- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)- (5-8 seats) East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. This Lot is for MPV- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)- (5-8 seats) vehicles. Minibus (9-16 seats), including wheelchair accessible vehicles East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. This Lot is for Minibuses (9-16 seats), including minibuses for wheelchair access. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551188 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir | | Westminster constituency | Lothian East | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34114400 - Minibuses - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121500 - Coaches - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551188 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551188 Dynamic Purchasing System- Transport for Education, Social care and other transport requirements (East Lothian Council) - East Lothian Council wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to meet the education and social care needs of children and vulnerable adults as well as other passenger or transport requirements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825807 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825807 - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/aligned-tender-training-for-the-elc-transport-journeys-dynamic-purchasing-system-dps-2074/ - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/talking-tenders-with-east-lothian-council-2073/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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