SC2223-0184 DPS for School and Other Transport (New or Re-Apply)

What this is

Stirling Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for School and Other Transport Services, covering the conveyance of pupils to schools, additional support needs transport, and other local authority transport requirements. The DPS is open to taxi, private hire car, and public service vehicle operators, with contracts awarded via mini-competitions throughout the 56-month lifetime.

Key points

• PSV Licence or Taxi/PHC Operator's Licence required to qualify
• Covers school transport, ASN transport and other local authority transport
• DPS open to new operators until 11 August 2027
• Mini-competitions run throughout 56-month DPS lifetime
• Public Liability insurance minimum £5 million required

Who can bid

Operators must hold a valid PSV Licence or Taxi/PHC Operator's Licence. Insurance requirements include Public Liability £5m+ and appropriate motor insurance. ESPD/SPD required.

How it is scored

DPS admission based on pass/fail selection criteria. Mini-competition call-offs evaluated on quality and price criteria confirmed per competition — typically price-weighted for education transport.

How to submit

Submit via Public Contracts Scotland portal (publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk) and PCS-Tender. DPS open for new entrants throughout its lifetime.

Clarifications

Clarification questions submitted via PCS-Tender messaging functionality or through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

Contract period

56 months (approximately 4 years 8 months) from establishment. DPS open to new operators throughout its lifetime until 11 August 2027.

Classification

CPV 60130000 — Special-purpose road passenger-transport services 60120000 — Taxi services60112000 — Non-scheduled passenger transport ScotlandStirling