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

Falkirk Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and other education transport. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it.

Organisations applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 21303 . For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

All contractors on the DPS who’s cumulative level of contract value is greater than 4,000,000GBP will be required to provide at least twelve weeks of work experience per annum or an agreed period of paid employment for participants who are eligible for help with wages costs. They will also be required to liaise with Falkirk Council’s Employment and Training Unit to identify workplace candidates and advertise relevant job vacancies.