Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Lanarkshire Council
Council Headquarters, Almada Street,
Hamilton
ML3 0AA
Contact
Louise McNaught
louise.mcnaught@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1698454793
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Passenger Transport Services DPS
Reference number
SLC/ED/23/019
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60120000 - Taxi services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
South Lanarkshire Council’s current framework for Additional Support Needs (ASN) Transport provision is coming to an end in August 2025. To ensure attendance of pupils at South Lanarkshire Council schools and establishments, and also other general taxi requirements, the Council will be implementing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to replace the existing contractual agreement.
It is anticipated that the DPS will commence from Spring 2025 and is expected to last between 5 and 10 years.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £99,531,097
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60120000 - Taxi services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the DPS is expected to be published in December 2025. Prior to the publication of the ITT, the Council will be holding market engagement events in November 2024 to provide potential bidders with information on the DPS process and the Council’s requirements.
After the ITT has been published, a further Market Engagement event will be held by the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) to provide more information on tendering process.
Attendance at the Market Engagement events is voluntary. However, potential bidders are encouraged to attend to improve their understanding of the procurement process and to ask questions. Details of the market engagement events and links to confirm your attendance can be found in the attached word document titled 'Market Engagement Events'.
Applications to the DPS are encouraged from any organisations interested in the provision of ASN Passenger Transport Services for South Lanarkshire Council and other taxi requirements.
The term 'additional support needs' applies to children or young people who need additional support to help them make the most of their school education. The factors leading to requirements for additional support are varied, but fall broadly into four key areas:
- the learning environment;
- family circumstances;
- disability or health need; and
- social and emotional factors.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
16 December 2024
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
If you are interested in responding to the tender opportunity when it becomes available please ensure that you are registered with PCS-T.
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=782892.
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