Tender

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of School Bus Services

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Dec 2021 at 08:54

Planning

22 Oct 2021 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council is inviting tenders for the supply of school bus services, with the objective of providing a daily network of bus operations during term time from 28 February 2022 to 30 June 2023. This open procurement process, currently in the tender stage, closes for submissions on 20 December 2021 at 12:00 PM. The services will be primarily located in Dundee City, categorised under transport services, as indicated by the CPV classification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for bus operators capable of delivering and developing school transport solutions. Businesses that meet the criteria for vehicle quality, capacity, and fair work practices, as well as those with an understanding of community benefits, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Operators ready to provide dedicated services to connect various communities and schools in Dundee during academic terms will find this tender particularly relevant.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of School Bus Services

Notice Description

Dundee City Council is seeking a bus (PSV) operator who can provide a network of school day only bus services on a daily basis during term time of Monday 28 February 2022 until Friday 30 June 2023. Specifically, we invite tenders from bus operators who already operate or can develop a network of school day only bus services that provide links between the following communities and their schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dundee City Council is seeking a bus (PSV) operator who can provide a network of school day only bus services on a daily basis during term time of Monday 28 February 2022 until Friday 30 June 2023. Specifically, we invite tenders from bus operators who already operate or can develop a network of school day only bus services that provide links between the following communities and their schools.

Renewal: 1 + 1 academic years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eee8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029898-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Petrie
Contact Email
claire.petrie@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382434000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1NZ
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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