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Scottish Borders Council
Council Headquarters
Newtown St Boswells
TD6 0SA
+44 1835824000
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
+44 1835825150
http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394
Borders College
Scottish Borders Campus, Nether Road
Galashiels
TD1 3HE
+44 8700505152
ajones@borderscollege.ac.uk
+44 1896758179
www.borderscollege.ac.uk
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00242
NHS Borders
Borders General Hospital
Melrose
TD6 9BS
+44 1896826182
shona.milne@borders.scot.nhs.uk
+44 1896826172
http://www.nhsborders.org.uk/
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11162
Live Borders
Melrose Road
Galashiels
TD1 2DU
+44 1896661166
enquiries@liveborders.org.uk
+44 1896661177
http://www.liveborders.org.uk
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19702
Eildon Housing Association
The Weaving Shed, Ettrick Mill, Dunsdale Road
Selkirk
TD7 5EB
+44 1750725900
enquiries@eildon.org.uk
http://www.eildon.org.uk
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11283
Scottish Borders Housing Association
South Bridge House, Whinfield Road
Selkirk
TD7 5DT
+44 1750724444
enquiries@sbha.org.uk
+44 1750724445
http://www.sbha.org.uk
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11442
Waverley Housing
51 North Bridge Street
Hawick
TD9 9PX
+44 1450364200
info@waverley-housing.co.uk
+44 1450375905
http://www.waverley-housing.co.uk
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12022
Berwickshire Housing Association Ltd
55 Newtown Street, Duns
Berwickshire
TD11 3AU
+44 1361884000
john.bain@berwickshirehousing.org.uk
+44 1361883404
http://www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA15982
Scottish Police Authority
1 Pacific Quay, 2nd Floor
Glasgow
G51 1DZ
+44 1786895000
procurementtenders@scotland.pnn.police.uk
http://www.spa.police.uk
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Headquarters, Westburn Drive
Cambuslang
G72 7NA
+44 1416464637
procurement@firescotland.gov.uk
http://firescotland.gov.uk
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19543
www.publictendersscotland.publicconstractsscotland.gov.uk
www.publictendersscotland.publicconstractsscotland.gov.uk
www.publictendersscotland.publicconstractsscotland.gov.uk
Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership Sustainable Transport DPS
SBC/CPS/1614
The contracting authorities 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), taxis, accessible wheelchair vehicles and minibuses including but not limited to subsidised local bus services, home to school transport, sports and excursion conveyance transport, NHS and community care transport.
The contracting authorities are committed to reducing carbon emissions from the delivery of all contracted services and recognise that operators can assist with continuous improvement of our sustainability commitments.
This notice is supplementary to notice ID NOV338351 DOcument ID 561895 published on 26.11.2018 which was the initial advert for the establishment of this DPS. This new notice allows operators to continue to apply to join the DPS through its lifetime.
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Taxi Vehicle with up to 8 Seats
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This lot will be used to procure transport related ‘service contracts’ operated by taxi vehicles with up to 8 seats.
Operators may join the DPS at any point its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply.
Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (mini-competition) with all operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. Contract awards may arise from the combination of more than 1 competition and the contracting authority will seek to match offers which give the most economically advantageous result.
ESPD Question: Part 2D — Subcontracting: bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract to be called-off under the proposed DPS.
If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response.
120
After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. Contracts can be awarded prior to the end of the DPS and may carry on beyond the end date of the DPS.
50
Contracts will be awarded for various durations from the DPS. The contracting authorities have the option, if intimated in the tender documentation, to extend contracts beyond the original term.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Accessible Vehicle Able to Carry 1-4 Wheelchairs
2
This lot will be used to procure transport related ‘service contracts’ operated by accessible vehicles able to carry 1-4 wheelchairs.
Operators may join the DPS at any point during its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply.
Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (mini-competition) with all operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. Contract awards may arise from the combination of more than 1 competition and the contracting authority will seek to match offers which give the most economically advantageous result.
ESPD Question Part 2D Subcontracting: bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract to be called-off under the proposed DPS.
If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response.
120
After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. Contracts can be awarded prior to the end of the DPS and may carry on beyond the end date of the DPS.
50
Contracts will be awarded for various durations from the DPS. The contracting authorities have the option, if intimated in the tender documentations, to extend contracts beyond the original term.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Minibus with 9-17 Seats
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This lot will be used to procure transport related ‘service contracts’ operated by minibuses with 9-17 seats.
Operators may join the DPS at any point during its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply.
Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (mini-competition) with all operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. Contract awards may arise from the combination of more than 1 competition and the contracting authority will seek to match offers which give the most economically advantageous result.
ESPD Question Part 2D Subcontracting: bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract to be called-off under the proposed DPS.
If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response.
120
After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. Contracts can be awarded prior to the end of the DPS and may carry on beyond the end date of the DPS.
50
Contracts will be awarded for various durations from the DPS. The contracting authorities have the option, if intimated in the tender documentation, to extend contracts beyond the original term.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Bus with 17+ Seats
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This lot will be used to procure transport related ‘service contracts’ operated by buses with 17+ seats.
Operators may join the DPS at any point during its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply.
Under the DPS, contracts awarded will be subject to a tendering process (mini-competition) with all operators who have been admitted to the DPS being invited to tender. Contract awards may arise from the combination of more than 1 competition and the contracting authority will seek to match offers which give the most economically advantageous result.
ESPD Question Part 2D Subcontracting: bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract to be called-off under the proposed DPS.
If you intend to subcontract any share of the contract to third parties on whose capacity you rely on to satisfy the selection criteria, you must secure that each subcontractor completes a separate ESPD (Scotland) response.
120
After the end date of the DPS, no further contracts can be awarded. Contracts can be awarded prior to the end of the DPS and may carry on beyond the end date of the DPS.
50
Contracts will be awarded for various durations from the DPS. The contracting authorities have the option, if intimated in the tender documentation, to extend contracts beyond the original term.
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Bidders must ensure that all vehicles used for any contract awarded from the DPS fully complies with all requirements as detailed within Schedule 2 Conditions of contract.
ESPD (Scotland) Question 1.71.1 Insurance requirements
Employers liability: 5 000 000 GBP per claim without limit
Public liability: 10 000 000GBP (as distinct from third party motor insurance) per claim without limit
Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance: 5 000 000 GBP (including cover for self-employed drivers) per third party claim without limit
*Medical intervention insurance 2 000 000 GBP (*if stated within mini-competition)
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance as indicated.
ESPD (Scotland) Question 2.1.1 GDPR
Bidders are required to name an individual within their organisation responsible for GDPR processes and policy.
ESPD (Scotland) Question 2.1.3
Bidders must attend any of the contracting authorities required training courses as and when necessary to perform their duties within a contract. Courses will include but not limited to, GDPR, health and safety, child protection, handling, wheelchair and harness, specific NHS courses.
ESPD (Scotland) Question 2.1.4 Environmental
Bidders are required to confirm if they have:
(i) environmental policy, or if not then;
(ii) company statement on reducing vehicle emissions.
ESPD (Scotland) Question 2.1.6 Health and Safety
Bidders are required to confirm if they have:
(i) health and safety policy (legal obligation if there is 5 or more people within your organisation, or
(ii) process for adhering to health and safety legislation.
ESPD (Scotland) Question 2.1.8 Sustainability
Bidders are required to support the contracting authorities sustainability ambitions by continually seeking ways to reduce carbon emissions from their vehicle fleet.
Please refer to Schedule 2 of the Conditions of contract.
2018/S 231-527968
2029-01-09
12:00
2029-01-09
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Under the DPS, mini-competitions will be evaluated to identify which of the eligible tenders deliver best value to the contracting authorities. This will be based on quality and price criteria, typically in the proportion of quality 10 % & price 90 %. This ratio may be varied for individual competitions under the DPS.
Quality criteria will be linked to the subject matter of the contract and be based on the operation delivery of particular elements outlined in the specification.
The quality criteria will be more precisely formulated at the mini-competition stage and may be varied for individual competitions under the DPS.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 12063. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The contracting authorities are committed to securing community benefits from third party contracts and requires the bidders for this DPS to work with them, as part of the delivery of any contract awarded, in transforming the community in a sustainable manner.
Where the total value of individual or collective contracts in this DPS exceeds 50 000 GBP successful bidders are required to provide community benefits proportional to the value of the contracts awarded.
These may include:
Employment, training or work experience
(SC Ref:602922)
Scottish Borders Council
Council Headquarters
Newtown St Boswells
TD6 0SA
+44 1835824000
+44 1835825150
http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
2019-12-16