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Passenger Transport Services DPS

South Lanarkshire Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:11.

Opportunity overview

The Council is obligated under Section 51 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (as amended) and the Education Additional Support for Learning Act (Scotland) 2004 to make such arrangements as considered necessary for the provision of School Transport for pupils residing in the Education Authority area to facilitate attendance at designated establishments/schools. The Council also wishes to incorporate other general taxi requirements under the same contractual umbrella, including but not limited to those for Social Work Resources and Employability. In this regard, Education and Social Work Resources require to let contract(s) for transportation of service users to identified establishments. These services are being procured in accordance with the EU Regulations, and the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts. There is no intention to limit the number of service providers on the DPS. In initial stage, all service providers that meet the selection criteria and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. The DPS will remain open to new applicants during it’s period of validity.

Classification

  • CPV60120000 — Taxi services

Lots

  • Standard transport requirements for children and protected adultsValue not stated
  • Standard transport requirements for children and protected adultsValue not stated
  • Transport for children/protected adults with complex medical needsValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SLC/ED/23/019
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
Please note, the alternative review body to the local Sheriff Court detailed in VI.4.1 is: Court of Session Parliament House Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RQ +44 1312252595 supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Recurrence

Description
This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by 3 + 2 years at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Techniques

Has Dynamic Purchasing System
Yes

Second Stage

Invitation Date
28 Mar 2025, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
10 Mar 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
16 Dec 2024, 00:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Please refer to the Performance Appraisal document within the PQQ.
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
60120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Taxi services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
SPD Question 2.C.1 Reliance on the capacities of other entities Applicants are required to complete a full SPD for each of the entities whose capacity they rely upon. SPD Question 2.D.1 Subcontractors on whose capacity the bidder does not rely Applicants are required to complete a shortened version of the SPD for each Subcontractor on whose capacity the applicant does not rely on. Exclusion Criteria Economic operators may be excluded from this procurement if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. SPD Questions 3A – 3C have been identified as mandatory exclusion grounds and SPD Questions 3D have been identified as discretionary exclusion grounds. All the exclusion grounds will be assessed on a PASS/FAIL basis. For the mandatory exclusion grounds an application will be excluded where the applicant fails to provide either a positive response or to provide details to the satisfaction of the Council of the self cleansing measures undertaken. For the discretionary exclusion grounds an application may be excluded where the applicant fails to provide either a positive response or if the Council is not satisfied as to the self cleansing measures undertaken. SPD Questions 3A.1 to 3A.8 Serious and Organised Crime – Information Sharing Protocol It is a requirement of this tender that the bidder recommended for appointment completes and submits, when requested to by the Council, the Serious and Organised Crime – Information Sharing Protocol form. SPD Question 4A.1 Trade Registers It is a requirement of this DPS that if the applicant is UK based they must hold a valid registration with Companies House. Where the applicant is UK based but not registered at Companies House they must be able to verify to the Councils satisfaction that they are trading from the address provided in the tender and under the company name given. If the applicant is based out-with the UK they must be enrolled in the relevant professional or trade register appropriate to their country as described in Schedule 5 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. SPD Question 4A.2 Authorisation/Membership Where it is required, within an applicant’s country of establishment they must confirm which authorisation or memberships of the relevant organisation(s) are required in order to perform this service. All those delivering the services under this DPS must hold the licences or permits appropriate to the types and seating capacity of the vehicles being used by them. Namely; - A valid UK driving licence appropriate to the type of vehicle being driven - A PSV operators licence; or - A Taxi Operator or Private Hire Car Operator Licence - a Taxi Driver or Private Hire Car Driver Licence Applicants must confirm if they hold the particular authorisation or memberships.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Minimum
SPD Question 4B.5 Insurance The applicant must confirm that they have or will commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, the following levels of Insurance Cover: Q 4B.5.1b Employer’s Liability Insurance covering the death of or bodily injuries to employees of the bidder arising out of and in the course of their employment in connection with this contract to the level of 10000000 GBP in respect of each claim, without limit to the number of claims. Q 4B.5.2 Public Liability Insurance covering the death of or bodily injury to a person (not an employee of the bidder) or loss of or damage to property resulting from an action or failure to take action by the bidder to the level of 5000000 GBP in respect of each claim, without limit to the number of claims. For Q 4B.5.2 Please answer for Public Liability Insurance detailed above. Other Insurance: Type: Motor Vehicle Insurance including cover for Hire and Reward
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Minimum
SPD Question 4C.6 Technical and Professional Ability (Qualifications) It is a mandatory requirement of this tender that the bidders, including drivers and passenger assistants recommended for appointment holds the appropriate Disclosure/PVG scheme records relevant to the types of regulated work for children and/or protected adults being carried out by them under the DPS. SPD Question 4C.10 Technical and Professional Ability (Sub-Contracting) Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
Description
SPD Question 4C.1.2 Technical and Professional Ability With reference to the nature and details of the services to be supplied under the DPS Lots, 3 relevant examples, of a similar size and nature, are to be provided of the services delivered by the applicant. If multiple Lots are being applied for, please provide 3 examples of experience for each Lot being applied for.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Standard transport requirements for children and protected adults
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This includes the transport of children and protected adults with additional support needs including autistic spectrum conditions and / or medical requirements and the transport of children as required by the Council’s Family, Children and Adult Services within Social Work Resources as well as mainstream inter-school transfers where required. Additional information: This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future contract opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the Lots on the DPS.

Renewal

Description
The DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by 3 + 2 years at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
10-30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70-90

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
There is no limit to the number of Contractors that will be appointed to the DPS.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Standard transport requirements for children and protected adults
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This includes the transport of children and protected adults with complex additional support needs including social, emotional, behavioural and autistic spectrum conditions. Additional information: This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future contract opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the Lots on the DPS.

Renewal

Description
This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by 3 + 2 years at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
10-30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70-90

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
There is no limit to the number of Contractors that will be appointed to the DPS
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Transport for children/protected adults with complex medical needs
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This includes the transport of children and protected adults with complex medical conditions and may require the driver and passenger assistant to attend specialised NHS Lanarkshire training specific to the passenger’s medical condition. Providers may also be required to procure specialist insurance depending on the complexity of the medical condition. Additional information: This procurement will be run as a Dynamic Purchasing System, which will remain open to new entrants for the full term. All future contract opportunities will be issued as fully electronic mini-competitions within the Lots on the DPS.

Renewal

Description
This DPS is for 5 years with SLC option to extend by 3 + 2 years at the discretion of SLC subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and availability of funding.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
10-30
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
70-90

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
There is no limit to the number of Contractors that will be appointed to the DPS.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM95
Entry 2
Region
UKM95

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Taxi services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM95

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Taxi services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM95

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Taxi services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-130001
Name
South Lanarkshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM95
Locality
Hamilton
Postal Code
ML3 0AA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Council Headquarters, Almada Street,

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
South Lanarkshire Council

Contact

Name
Louise McNaught
Telephone
+44 1698454353
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-4311
Name
Hamilton Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Hamilton
Postal Code
ML3 0BT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sheriff Court House, 4 Beckford Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Hamilton Sheriff Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 1698282957

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Hamilton · UKM95 · ML3 0AA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM95

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04b589-2025-02-07T14:50:16Zcompiled ·