This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2024 at 15:24

Tender

12 Apr 2024 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has completed the procurement process for the Residential & Business Services: Nighttime Bus Service. The service involves providing safe and reliable transport for staff and students from the town centre to outlying halls of residence. The contract is for a period of 2 years, starting on September 7, 2024, with the option to extend for another year. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the award criteria included factors such as Ability & Technical Performance, Sustainability, and Price.

This tender for the Nighttime Bus Service at the University of St Andrews presents an opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport industry. Companies with experience in providing transport services with drivers, particularly for hire of passenger transport vehicles, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage has now moved into the award phase, offering selected suppliers the chance to contribute to enhancing the services provided to the university community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Residential & Business Services: Nighttime Bus Service

Notice Description

Residential and Business Services (RBS) is responsible for, among other matters, the management and operation of the University's Student Residential System. Residential & Business Services are seeking to enhance the services provided to staff and students of the University through the provision of safe and reliable transport from the centre of town to outlying halls of residence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is scheduled to commence on Saturday 7th September 2024 for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for 1-yr, subject to satisfactory annual review and agreement on price. The service will run only during semesters, excluding all vacations. The service is due to operate on 213 days a year. The option to extend is at the discretion of the University and will include consideration of service use and satisfactory performance. The contract will only operate during the semesters of the Academic Year. Confirmation of semester dates can be found here: Semester dates - University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk) The service will follow a half-hourly circular route from the University Library, travelling to Ayton House, Abbey Walk, Lamond Drive, Morrison's bus stop, Largo Road, David Russell Apartments, University Hall, Agnes Blackadder Hall, Andrew Melville Hall, Students' Union Building, returning to the University Library. The service shall provide nine round trips per night, based on a half hourly service between 10.00pm and 2.30am, seven days per week during the "Service Period". The supplier is required to provide and operate a timetable that meets this requirement. A single deck vehicle with a minimum capacity of 40 seats is required to meet passenger demand. The vehicle must comply with all safety and accessibility requirements set out in law. The vehicle shall be clean both internally and externally prior to commencing the service each day. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Renewal: 1 x 12 months possible subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0451b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021117-2024
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is likely the University may continue to have similar requirements for nighttime bus services. If so, any relevant procurement will be advertised approximately 6 months prior to any new contract requirement.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

St Andrews Executive Travel Ltd

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