Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Statutory Transport Journeys on behalf of North Ayrshire Council

What this is

North Ayrshire Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Statutory Transport Journeys, covering transport services for eligible pupils to schools and young people/adults with additional support needs. The estimated total value is £12,580,836 over 6 years. The DPS is open to licensed taxi and private hire vehicle operators and public service vehicle operators throughout its lifetime.

Key points

• Taxi/PHV or PSV Operator's Licence required to qualify
• PVG scheme membership required for drivers working with children/vulnerable adults
• Estimated total value £12,580,836 over 6 years
• DPS open to new operators until 31 March 2027
• Covers school transport and ASN/adult transport journeys

Who can bid

Operators must hold a valid Taxi/PHV Operator's Licence or PSV Licence. Drivers must hold PVG scheme membership for work with children and vulnerable adults. Appropriate insurance including third party motor, public liability, and employer's liability required. ESPD 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.

Money

Estimated total DPS value £12,580,836 over 6-year term. Individual contracts placed via mini-competitions for specific statutory transport journeys.

How to submit

Submit electronically via PCS-Tender (publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). North Ayrshire Council is the contracting authority.

Clarifications

Clarification questions submitted via PCS-Tender messaging functionality.

Contract period

72 months (6 years) from establishment. DPS open to new operators throughout its lifetime until 31 March 2027.

Classification

CPV 60120000 — Taxi services 60130000 — Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ScotlandNorth AyrshireIrvine