Public road transport services
Original notice title
United Kingdom-Newtown St Boswells: Public road transport services
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
With up to 50 operators per lot, the probability of winning mini-competitions may be low.
Failure to meet insurance, training, or environmental requirements may lead to exclusion.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
Deep Portfolio Analysis
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- GBP 110M estimated value
- Services contract
- 3 lots
- Establishment of a DPS for public road transport services in Scottish Borders.
- Covers taxi, accessible vehicle, minibus, and bus services.
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This notice establishes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for public road transport services in the Scottish Borders, UK. The DPS covers taxi, accessible vehicle, minibus, and bus services for subsidised local bus routes, home-to-school transport, sports/excursion transport, NHS, and community care transport. Operators can apply to join the DPS at any time until its expiry on 2029-01-09. Individual contracts are awarded via mini-competitions among admitted operators, evaluated primarily on price (90%) and quality (10%). The DPS involves multiple contracting authorities, with an estimated total value of £110,000,000.
Risks
With up to 50 operators per lot, the probability of winning mini-competitions may be low.
Failure to meet insurance, training, or environmental requirements may lead to exclusion.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
No procurement documents available
Key Requirements
Technical
- All vehicles must comply with Schedule 2 conditions of contract.
- Bidders must hold or commit to obtain specific insurance levels.
Certifications
- Operators must be passenger vehicle operators with appropriate licenses.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
Buyer
Lots (3)
1
Taxi Vehicle with up to 8 Seats
This lot covers transport service contracts operated by taxi vehicles with up to 8 seats, including subsidised local bus services, home-to-school transport, and community care transport.
EUR 128.3M
Estimated value
Category
Award Criteria
Award details
Price criterion with typical weight of 90% in mini-competitions.
Quality criteria linked to subject matter of contract, may vary per mini-competition.
Additional CPV codes
Value note
2
Accessible Vehicle Able to Carry 1-4 Wheelchairs
This lot covers transport service contracts operated by accessible vehicles able to carry 1-4 wheelchairs, including subsidised local bus services, home-to-school transport, and community care transport.
EUR 128.3M
Estimated value
Category
Award Criteria
Award details
Price criterion with typical weight of 90% in mini-competitions.
Quality criteria linked to subject matter of contract, may vary per mini-competition.
Value note
3
Minibus with 9-17 Seats
This lot covers transport service contracts operated by minibuses with 9-17 seats, including subsidised local bus services, home-to-school transport, and community care transport.
EUR 128.3M
Estimated value
Category
Award Criteria
Award details
Price criterion with typical weight of 90% in mini-competitions.
Quality criteria linked to subject matter of contract, may vary per mini-competition.
Additional CPV codes
Value note
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 18 Dec 2019
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 603125-2019
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
With up to 50 operators per lot, the probability of winning mini-competitions may be low.
Failure to meet insurance, training, or environmental requirements may lead to exclusion.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications