Public road transport services
Original notice title
United Kingdom-Glenrothes: Public road transport services
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
50 / 100
Risk factors
Actual work volume depends on mini-competitions; revenue is uncertain.
Short response times (less than 10 days) for ad-hoc mini-competitions may strain resources.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
Deep Portfolio Analysis
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- Industries & Services
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Overview
Strong opportunityKey Facts
- GBP 32M estimated value
- Services contract
- Transport of children and young people to schools and other educational establishments
- Replacement transport services when roadworks prevent normal bus services
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Fife Council and Fife College have established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of public road transport services, specifically for the conveyance of children and young people to educational establishments in the Fife region. The DPS covers taxi, private hire car, and minibus services, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, with contracts awarded through mini-competitions. The estimated total value is £32,000,000 over an 8-year period (2020–2028). Operators with appropriate PSV or taxi/PHC licenses can apply at any time during the DPS lifetime.
Risks
Actual work volume depends on mini-competitions; revenue is uncertain.
Short response times (less than 10 days) for ad-hoc mini-competitions may strain resources.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
No procurement documents available
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- Minimum insurance: Employer's liability £10M, Public liability £5M, appropriate vehicle/fleet insurance
- Vehicles must comply with specified standards (wheelchair accessibility where required)
Certifications
- Operators must hold a current PSV operator's licence or be a licensed taxi/PHC operator under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982
Buyer
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 27 maj 2020
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 249509-2020
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
50 / 100
Risk factors
Actual work volume depends on mini-competitions; revenue is uncertain.
Short response times (less than 10 days) for ad-hoc mini-competitions may strain resources.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications