Award

Student Transport Services

WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jul 2021 at 11:25

Tender

12 Apr 2021 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian College is seeking contractors for Student Transport Services, specifically for two lots: Conveyance of Students and Ad hoc Coach Hire. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" (CPV 60172000). The open procurement process is currently underway, with a notable deadline for submissions on 12 May 2021. The services will primarily operate within the Livingston area, region UKM78, with a total estimated contract value of £200,000 and various delivery locations as outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for companies engaged in transport services, particularly those providing bus and coach hire. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport solutions, logistics, and customer-focused services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the emphasis on quality criteria such as punctuality and reliability, businesses with a strong track record in service delivery and sustainability practices could find this to be a beneficial avenue for growth and collaboration with West Lothian College.

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Notice Title

Student Transport Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a Contractor(s) for the supply of Student Transport Services: Lot 1: Conveyance of Students and Lot 2: Ad hoc Coach Hire

Lot Information

Ad hoc Coach Hire

Ad hoc Coach Hire for Student Trips - various sized coaches required

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Coneyance of Students

Conveyance of Students on daily route from home to College and return

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a531
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016210-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2024 if no extensions utilised April 2026 if all extensions utilised

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@west-lothian.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01506418181

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 7EP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BZZZY BUS

PRENTICE WESTWOOD

SALMONDS MINI COACH HIRE

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