Dynamic Procurement System for Local Bus and Education Bus Services 2022- 2032

What this is

Falkirk Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Local Bus and Education Bus Services, running for 10 years (2022-2032). The DPS covers subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and other education transport operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV). Award criteria: 10% quality, 90% price. Mini-competitions are run under the DPS with potentially less than 10 days response time. Estimated total value: £80 million.

Key points

• PSV Operators Licence mandatory
• Estimated value: £80 million; 10-year DPS (2022-2032); 90% price weighted
• PCS-Tender Project Code 21303

Who can bid

Must hold valid PSV Operators Licence. SPD pass/fail for DPS admission. Minimum 5 candidates. Police Scotland Serious and Organised Crime checks apply.

How it is scored

Quality 10% · Price 90% 10% quality, 90% price. Mini-competitions run under DPS; response time may be less than 10 days.

Money

Estimated total value: £80,000,000 over 10-year DPS period. Covers local bus, home-to-school and education transport across Falkirk area.

How to submit

Via PCS-Tender at www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. Project Code 21303 under PQQs Open to All Suppliers.

Clarifications

Contact: gary.mcgowan@falkirk.gov.uk.

Contract period

DPS runs 10 years (2022-2032). Individual contracts may operate up to 2 years after DPS end. DPS not extendable.

Classification

CPV 60112000 — Public road transport services ScotlandTayside, Central & Fife