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The Provision and Supply of Student Transport for SRUC

SRUC

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10 Aug 2022 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Rural University College (SRUC) has awarded contracts for the provision and supply of student transport across three geographical lots at its campuses in Aberdeen, Cupar, and Broxburn. The procurement, which was undertaken through an open procedure, involved services categorised as the Hire of buses and coaches with driver. The contracts were signed on 9th August 2022, with Watermill Coaches Ltd, A1 Minibus & Coach Services LTD, and Bodyshop Edinburgh T/A Coach Hire Edinburgh being the active suppliers for the respective lots.

This tender presents opportunities for transport services providers with expertise in offering student transport services on both planned and ad hoc bases. Businesses specialising in coach hire services with a focus on operational quality, technical capability, and contract management are well-suited to compete. Interested parties can engage with SRUC to provide these essential services for students at the allocated campuses, fostering potential growth and collaboration within the student transport sector.

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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).

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).

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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035a87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021985-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

A1 MINIBUS & COACH SERVICES

BODYSHOP EDINBURGH T/A COACH HIRE EDINBURGH

WATERMILL COACHES

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