DPS Transport for Education, Social care and other transport requirements (East Lothian Council)
East Lothian Council is procuring transport services through a Dynamic Purchasing System for education, social care and other passenger transport requirements. The council operates in local government and the service will be used to move passengers, mainly within the East Lothian area, using taxis, private hire cars, minibuses and buses, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The scope includes a range of vehicle categories from 4-seat saloons and 5-8 seat MPVs to 9-16 seat minibuses and vehicles above 17 seats, with contracts awarded by mini competition. The estimated value is £43,717,860 over the life of the DPS, and the arrangement runs until 20 April 2034. Delivery is mainly in East Lothian, within UKM73, and the key requirement is that suppliers must be able to provide the relevant licensed passenger transport vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible options where required.
Buyer: East Lothian Council. Source: Public Contracts Scotland. Updated 17 Apr 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £43.7m
- Bids close: 20 Apr 2034
- Location: East Lothian and Midlothian
- Procedure: Restricted procedure
- Category: Public road transport services (60112000)
From the official notice
East Lothian Council ("ELC") are responsible for the procurement of service transport contracts to meet the education and social care needs as well as other passenger requirements. Most of the transport will be within East Lothian area. ELC is setting up a Dynamic Purchasing System ("DPS") to procure these contracts. A DPS is completely electronic system and is similar to a framework agreement but a key difference is that, unlike a framework agreement, suppliers can join a DPS at any time. Contracts operated through this DPS can generally be undertaken by taxis, private hire cars, minibuses and buses, including the requirement for those of these vehicles to be capable of carrying passengers in wheelchairs. The DPS will be split into the following categories: -Category 1: MPVs (5-8 seats), including salon cars (4 seats). -Category 2: MPV- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)- (5-8 seats) -Category 3: Minibus (9-16 seats), including wheelchair accessible vehicles -Category 4: Vehicles above 17 seats Contracts under the DPS will be awarded following mini competitions.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 20 Apr 2034.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £43.7m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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