Dynamic Procurement System for Local Bus and Education Bus Services

Concepts

• road transport
• falkirk
• falkirk council
• public service vehicles
• local bus and education bus services
• dynamic procurement system
• service contracts
• dynamic purchasing system
• local bus
• education bus services

Location

Falkirk

Description

Falkirk Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and other education transport. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions.

Total Quantity or Scope

Falkirk Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including subsidised local bus services, home to school transport and other education transport. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it to award individual contracts . Organisations applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions..

Renewal Options

The DPS will not be extended at the end of its 10 year life, although individual contracts may operate up to 2 years after the end of the DPS.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 60112000 - Public road transport services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 21303 . For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: All contractors on the DPS who’s cumulative level of contract value is greater than 4,000,000GBP will be required to provide at least twelve weeks of work experience per annum or an agreed period of paid employment for participants who are eligible for help with wages costs. They will also be required to liaise with Falkirk Council’s Employment and Training Unit to identify workplace candidates and advertise relevant job vacancies. (SC Ref:692294)