A mini competition was carried out under Lot 2 of the Aberdeenshire Council Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) 2023- 2028 for Minimum subsidy Combined Local Bus/Scholl Transport Services

Local Bus Services and Minimum Subsidy Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services

A mini competition was carried out under Lot 2 of the Aberdeenshire Council Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) 2023- 2028 for Minimum subsidy Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services for the following contracts: Contracts NL8, NL22, NL24, NL28, NL40, NL50, NL51, NL52, NL53, NL57 and NL61

Dynamic Purchasing System For Passenger Transport Services 2023

Aberdeenshire Council have created a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of Passenger Transport Services which shall is expire in May 2028 Local Bus Services and Minimum Subsidy Combined Local Bus/School Transport Services Registered local bus services operated to a fixed route and timetable. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these will vary in size from coach to taxi. Fares income and concessionary travel reimbursement is retained by the operator. Demand Responsive Transport Services Registered local bus services operated on a demand responsive basis with no fixed route or timetable but instead operating within a pre-defined operating area and between fixed start and end times. Services are usually specified to be operated by taxi or minibus and each service will either operate door-to-door or between bus stops. Passenger journeys are all pre-booked through the Council. Additional Support Needs School Transport Services Dedicated home-to-school transport services for children with additional support needs. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these are usually a minibus or taxi and may require wheelchair access. Passenger assistants, if required, are arranged by the Council and must be picked up before pupils and dropped off afterwards. Adult Social Care Transport Services Adult social care transport to day centres and other establishments/locations. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these are usually a taxi or minibus and may require wheelchair access. The days of operation will vary by service. Dedicated School Transport, Minimum Cost Combined Local Bus/School Transport and Other Scheduled Education Transport Services Mainly dedicated home-to-school transport services, operating on normal schooldays. Vehicle specifications are set for each service and these vary in size ranging from double deck to taxi. A small number of services are registered to carry fare-paying passengers with on-bus revenue and concessionary travel reimbursement income passed to the council.