Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023

A Tender Notice
by ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Dps (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
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Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
09 May 2023
Delivery
To 04 May 2033 (est.)
Deadline
30 May 2028 11:00

Concepts

Location

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Aberdeenshire Council have created a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of Passenger Transport Services which shall is expire in May 2028

Lot Division

1 Dedicated School Transport, Minimum Cost Combined Local Bus/School Transport and Other Scheduled Education Transport Services

Mainly dedicated home-to-school transport services, operating on normal schooldays. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these vary in size ranging from double deck to taxi. A small number of services are registered to carry fare-paying passengers with on-bus revenue and concessionary travel reimbursement income passed to the council.

Award Criteria
Quality 10
price 90
2 Local Bus Services and Minimum Subsidy Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services

Registered local bus services operated to a fixed route and timetable. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these will vary in size from coach to taxi. Fares income and concessionary travel reimbursement is retained by the operator.

Award Criteria
Quality 30
price 70
3 Demand Responsive Transport Services

Registered local bus services operated on a demand responsive basis with no fixed route or timetable but instead operating within a pre-defined operating area and between fixed start and end times. Services are usually specified to be operated by taxi or minibus and each service will either operate door-to-door or between bus stops. Passenger journeys are all pre-booked through the Council.

Award Criteria
Quality 30
price 70
4 Additional Support Needs School Transport Services

Dedicated home-to-school transport services for children with additional support needs. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these are usually a minibus or taxi and may require wheelchair access. Passenger assistants, if required, are arranged by the Council and must be picked up before pupils and dropped off afterwards.

Award Criteria
Quality 10
price 90
5 Adult Social Care Transport Services

Adult social care transport to day centres and other establishments/locations. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these are usually a taxi or minibus and may require wheelchair access. The days of operation will vary by service.

Award Criteria
Quality 10
price 90

CPV Codes

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
  • 60100000 - Road transport services
  • 60112000 - Public road transport services
  • 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
  • 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
  • 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
  • 60120000 - Taxi services
  • 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
  • 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and is the second Notice (unsealed) for this DPS following the closed sealed notice. This notice shall expire in May 2028. If you have tendered for the first notice and are accepted, you will not need to sign up to the DPS again. However if you have come off the DPS or have not been successful or missed the first notice, you will need to reapply following the instructions in this notice. Competition for individual routes shall be tendered under the DPS from as early as 01 June 2023 until its conclusion in 2028. Suppliers are free to apply to join the DPS at any point between now and 30 May 2028. Whilst on the DPS, suppliers should ensure that their SPD is kept up to date. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 23766. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Not Necessary 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: The Council aims to act as a role model within the public sector, by carrying out its activities in a responsible and sustainable manner, considering how it can improve the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the area. Suppliers are requested to state their approach/policy to the following three values: - Fair Work Practices, - Equality, - Environmental processes. In addition, for each Contract tendered under the DPS, Suppliers shall be encouraged to demonstrate how they shall assist the Council in its objectives in achieving meaningful environmental, social and economic value through providing Specific community benefit(s). (SC Ref:730576)

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