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DPS for Transport Contracts operated by Public Service Vehicles
Perth & Kinross Council · All their open notices
What this is
Perth and Kinross Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Transport Contracts Operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV), covering bus and coach-based transport contracts for school transport, community transport, and other local authority transport requirements. The estimated total value is £80 million over the 10-year DPS lifetime. Operators must hold a PSV Operator's Licence to qualify.
Key points
- PSV Operator's Licence mandatory to qualify
- Estimated total value £80 million over 10 years
- 90% price / 10% quality weighting (subject to variation per competition)
- DPS open to new PSV operators until 30 July 2027
- Covers school transport, community transport and other PSV requirements
Who can bid
Operators must hold a valid PSV Operator's Licence. Appropriate vehicle insurance and Employer's Liability insurance required. ESPD self-declaration required. Exclusion grounds per Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
How it is scored
Quality 10% · Price 90% Typically 90% price / 10% quality. Quality criteria linked to operational delivery and specific specification elements. Ratio may be varied for individual mini-competitions and confirmed at tender stage.
Money
Estimated total DPS value £80 million over 10-year term. Individual contracts placed via mini-competitions for specific PSV transport requirements.
How to submit
Submit via PCS-Tender (publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Perth and Kinross Council is the contracting authority.
Clarifications
Contact Perth and Kinross Council procurement team via PCS-Tender messaging. Electronic invoicing and payment accepted.
Contract period
120 months (10 years) from establishment. DPS open to new PSV operators throughout its lifetime until 30 July 2027. Individual contracts awarded for varying durations via mini-competitions.
Classification
CPV 60112000 — Non-scheduled passenger transport 60130000 — Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ScotlandPerthPerth and Kinross
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.