Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Highland Council
Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX
CPSSprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1463702563
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Request for Information - Passenger Transport Management System
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Highland Council is currently considering its options regarding the future of the contractual arrangements for a Passenger Transport Management System (PTMS) which will aid in route planning, option appraisal and testing, record keeping, scheduling, payment processing, data exchange with other Council systems, report creation, and analysis of data on contract performance, pupil numbers, eligibility and reasons for changes in costs. It is hoped this will assist Council staff in shaping their requirements for the future, understanding the current market and future developments, and developing the best value strategy for any future procurement.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48332000 - Scheduling software package
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Main site or place of performance
Inverness
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As part of the Transformation Programme, a review of the Highland Council’s school transport policies and practices was undertaken. This review was wide-ranging, covering legal compliance, eligibility, cost pressures, options for making savings including alternative means of provision, operational practices and safety. The report recommends procurement of a specialist software system for transport management, to provide functionality beyond the capability of the Excel systems currently used. This will aid route planning, option appraisal and testing, record keeping, scheduling, payment processing, data exchange with other Council systems (for example Integra or SEEMIS), report creation, and analysis of data on contract performance, pupil numbers, eligibility and reasons for changes in costs.As part of our fact-finding process, The Council is inviting suppliers to provide information requested in the attached "Request for Information" document. It is hoped this will assist Council staff in shaping their requirements for the future, understanding the current market and future developments, and developing the best value strategy for any future procurement.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
12 December 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=713375.
(SC Ref:713375)