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Provision of Maeshowe Shuttle Bus Service

Historic Environment Scotland

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21 Mar 2024 at 11:49

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Tender

13 Dec 2023 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Maeshowe Shuttle Bus Service. The service involves transporting visitors from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, and back on a daily basis. The main procurement category is services, with a specific focus on hiring buses and coaches with drivers. The awarded contract, valued at £144,000 GBP, was signed on 18th March 2024 with Orkney Community Transport Organisation as the supplier.

This tender for the shuttle bus service presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in transportation services, particularly those operating in the hire of buses and coaches sector. Companies offering bus services with qualified drivers would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the award already granted to Orkney Community Transport Organisation. The contract period covers a daily service, and the tender process was open to both SMEs and larger enterprises, enhancing competitiveness within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Maeshowe Shuttle Bus Service

Notice Description

HES requires the provision of a shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HES requires the provision of shuttle bus service from Stenness Visitor Centre, Orkney to Tormiston Mill, Stenness, Orkney and back on a daily basis, with the exceptions of 25 - 26th December 2024 and 1-2 January 2025. The appointed supplier must provide a bus and qualified licensed driver from 09.45hrs - 17.30hrs 7 days a week.

Renewal: The contract will initially cover the period 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025, with an option to extend the contract for a further 12 months, giving a total possible contract length of 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04254d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009165-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
24 months from date of publication of contract notice

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Orkney Community Transport Organisation

Further Information

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