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Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2024 at 12:20

Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Argyll and Bute Council focuses on the provision of safe and secure school and local transport services for the Kintyre region. The title of the procurement is "Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre," falling under the services category with the CPV classification of 60000000 for Transport services (excluding Waste transport). This open procedure tender was completed, and the contract was awarded to Craig of Campbeltown Ltd for a total amount of £6,074,870. The contract was signed on 27 September 2024, and the delivery location is specified as Argyll, UKM region. Key quality and price criteria were used in the evaluation process, with deadlines for submission concluding on 16 September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transport operators, particularly those specialising in local and school transportation services, to establish a robust business relationship with a regional authority. Given the substantial contract value and the project's scope, businesses with expertise in providing reliable and secure transport solutions stand to benefit greatly. SME participation is particularly notable, with Craig of Campbeltown Ltd being a small or medium-sized enterprise. Engaging in this type of tender can not only lead to immediate business growth but also offer long-term prospects through possible contract renewals and recurring services every five to seven years.

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Notice Title

Provision of School & Local Transport - Kintyre

Notice Description

Safe and secure school and local transport to Kintyre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Safe and secure school and local transport to Kintyre.

Renewal: Renewal will be 5-7 years after contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048bbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031357-2024
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,074,870 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 or 7 years from award.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Graham
Contact Email
emma.graham@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRAIG OF CAMPBELTOWN

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