DPS Transport for Education, Social care and other transport requirements (East Lothian Council)

What this is

East Lothian Council has established an open Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for transport services, valued at £43.7 million over 96 months, divided into 4 lots by vehicle type: MPV, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), Minibus, and 17+ seat vehicles. The DPS deadline is 20 April 2034. Award criteria are 10% quality and 90% price.

Key points

• DPS for East Lothian Council transport; value £43.7m over 96 months; deadline April 2034
• 4 lots: MPV, WAV, Minibus, 17+ seats
• Award criteria: 10% quality, 90% price

Who can bid

Open DPS — all bidders passing SPD admitted. Appropriate vehicle and operator licences per lot. Standard financial standing criteria apply.

How it is scored

Quality 10% · Price 90% Admission: pass/fail SPD. Call-off mini-competitions: 10% quality, 90% price.

Money

Estimated total value £43.7 million over 96 months.

How to submit

Via PCS-Tender. Rolling admission throughout DPS duration.

Clarifications

Via PCS-Tender messaging.

Contract period

96 months total. DPS open until 20 April 2034.

Classification

CPV 60112000 — Public road transport services 60170000 — Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver60130000 — Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ScotlandEast Lothian