Tender

The Provision and Supply of Student Transport for SRUC

SRUC

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Tender

31 May 2022 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision and Supply of Student Transport" across three geographical lots, focused on the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. This procurement falls under the services category and requires submissions by 12 noon on 4 July 2022. The contract value is £815,000, with individual lot values of £320,000 for Craibstone Campus, £115,000 for Elmwood Campus, and £380,000 for Oatridge Campus. The procurement process is classified as open and will allow bidders to submit responses electronically.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in providing coach and bus hire with drivers. Companies that possess a Public Service Vehicle Operators Licence, meet required turnover thresholds, and demonstrate operational and technical capability will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms capable of providing both planned and ad-hoc transport services will find this contract particularly relevant, given the diverse needs stipulated by SRUC.

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Notice Title

The Provision and Supply of Student Transport for SRUC

Notice Description

SRUC is inviting suitably qualified Suppliers to tender for the Provision and Supply of Student Transport across the 3 geographical Lots. The services will have two elements of usage: -Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach and driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). -Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service).

Lot Information

Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen

SRUC seek to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision and supply of Student Transport covering the Craibstone Campus. The services will have two elements of usage: 1. Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach and driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). 2. Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service).

Renewal: The possibility of 2 annual extensions by mutual agreement.

Elmwood Campus, Cupar

SRUC seek to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision and supply of Student Transport covering the Elmwood Campus. The services will have two elements of usage: 1. Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach and driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). 2. Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service).

Renewal: The possibility of 2 annual extensions by mutual agreement.

Oatridge Campus, Broxburn

SRUC seek to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision and supply of Student Transport covering the Oatridge Campus. The services will have two elements of usage: 1. Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach and driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coach hire service). 2. Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service).

Renewal: The possibility of 2 annual extensions by mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034239
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015251-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£815,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£815,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
SRUC will seek to retender between 2025-2027.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SRUC
Contact Name
Claire Lorimer
Contact Email
claire.lorimer@sruc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01315354000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 3JG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

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