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Dynamic Procurement System for Local Bus and Education Bus Services 2022- 2032

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Falkirk Council

LOCATION

Eastern Scotland, United Kingdom

VALUE

£80,000,000

DEADLINE

June 01, 2032 at 11:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

60112000

REFERENCE

016390-2022

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Original Tender Description

Falkirk Council are seeking to invite Passenger Vehicle Operators to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be used to procure transport related "service contracts" operated by Public Service Vehicles (PSV) including subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, and other education transport. It is anticipated that the DPS will run for a period of 10 years and that mini-competitions will be run under it. Organisations applying for this DPS should note that in some circumstances there will not be a minimum of 10 days given to respond to mini-competitions.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a Passenger Vehicle Operator.
  • Must operate Public Service Vehicles (PSV).
  • Must be an organisation capable of participating in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be capable of providing subsidised local bus services.
  • Must be capable of providing home to school transport.
  • Must be capable of providing other education transport.
  • Must be able to operate transport related "service contracts".
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, insurance levels) are explicitly stated in the provided information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Must submit an application to participate in the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) by 2032-06-01 at 11:00:00.
  • Must be prepared to respond to mini-competitions issued under the DPS.
  • Must be prepared for mini-competitions to have response times shorter than 10 days in some circumstances.
  • Must be prepared to commit to a potential contract duration of 120 months (10 years) if successful in mini-competitions.

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Summary:
This contract notice from Falkirk Council invites Passenger Vehicle Operators to join a 10-year Dynamic Purchasing System for local and education bus services, where mini-competitions will be held with potentially short response times.

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Tender Quality Score

This tender establishes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) with a clear purpose and long duration, but suffers from significant gaps in evaluation criteria and specific financial requirements, impacting clarity and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender clearly defines the procedure type (DPS) and CPV codes, and the main application deadline is exceptionally long. However, the absence of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds and, critically, the lack of specified evaluation criteria for DPS admission are notable legal compliance issues.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided information.
No evaluation criteria specified for DPS admission.
Clarity60/100

The overall description of the DPS and its scope is clear. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria for DPS admission and specific financial requirements significantly reduces the clarity for potential applicants.

No evaluation criteria specified for DPS admission.
No specific financial requirements explicitly stated.
Completeness65/100

Basic information, estimated value, and duration are well-defined. However, the tender is incomplete due to the lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, specific financial requirements, and, most importantly, the evaluation criteria for admission to the DPS.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided information.
No specific financial requirements explicitly stated.
Fairness55/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and the requirements appear generic. However, the critical absence of evaluation criteria for DPS admission severely compromises fairness and transparency. The warning about potentially short response times for mini-competitions, while disclosed, also presents a challenge for equal access and preparation.

No evaluation criteria specified for DPS admission.
Warning about mini-competition response times shorter than 10 days.
Practicality60/100

The duration is clearly specified. However, there is a contradiction between 'E-Procurement' being a characteristic and the automated check flagging 'No e-submission', which impacts practicality. The lack of a direct document URL is a minor inconvenience, and the short mini-competition response times could pose practical challenges for suppliers.

Contradiction regarding e-submission capabilities (E-Procurement characteristic vs. 'No e-submission' flag).
No direct document URL provided in the summary.
Data Consistency70/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical for a long-term DPS. The main inconsistency lies in the conflicting information regarding e-submission capabilities ('E-Procurement' characteristic vs. 'No e-submission' flag).

Contradiction regarding e-submission capabilities (E-Procurement characteristic vs. 'No e-submission' flag).
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It appears to be a standard procurement without specific sustainability criteria.

No green procurement focus.
No social criteria included.

Strengths

Clear description of the Dynamic Purchasing System's purpose and scope.
Estimated value and duration of the DPS are clearly specified.
The main application deadline for the DPS is exceptionally generous.
E-Procurement is stated as a characteristic, promoting accessibility (pending clarification).
Eligibility and technical capability requirements are clearly stated for what is provided.

Concerns

Critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria for admission to the DPS.
Lack of specific financial requirements and explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds.
Contradiction regarding e-submission capabilities (E-Procurement characteristic vs. 'No e-submission' flag).
Warning about potentially short response times for mini-competitions under the DPS.
No explicit focus on sustainability (green, social, or innovation aspects).

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria for admission to the Dynamic Purchasing System to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Provide explicit details on mandatory exclusion grounds and any specific financial requirements for DPS applicants.
3. Clarify the e-procurement capabilities, ensuring that electronic submission is fully supported as indicated by the 'E-Procurement' characteristic.

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