Transport for Education, Social Care and other requirements under a Dynamic Purchasing System

What this is

Clackmannanshire Council has established an open Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education transport services, covering two lots: Lot 1 for Public Service Vehicles (PSV/minibus, 111 months) and Lot 2 for taxi and private hire cars (114 months). The DPS runs until 30 July 2035 with no estimated value stated. All SPD-passing bidders are admitted.

Key points

• Open DPS for education transport — all SPD-passing suppliers admitted; open until July 2035
• Lot 1: PSV/minibus (111 months); Lot 2: Taxi/private hire (114 months)
• PSV Operator Licence required for Lot 1; appropriate hire/taxi licence required for Lot 2

Who can bid

Open DPS — all bidders passing SPD requirements admitted. Lot 1 requires valid PSV Operator Licence. Lot 2 requires valid private hire or taxi licence. PVG scheme membership required for drivers. Standard financial standing requirements apply.

How it is scored

Quality 10% · Price 90% Admission: pass/fail SPD. Individual call-offs awarded via mini-competition, typically 10% quality and 90% price.

Money

No estimated value stated. Individual call-off contract values determined at mini-competition stage.

How to submit

Via PCS-Tender. Open DPS — applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the DPS duration.

Clarifications

Via PCS-Tender messaging system.

Contract period

Lot 1 PSV: 111 months. Lot 2 Taxi/PHC: 114 months. DPS open until 30 July 2035.

Classification

CPV 60170000 — Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver 60130000 — Special-purpose road passenger-transport services60120000 — Taxi services ScotlandClackmannanshire