Award

School and Public Transport Nov 2016

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2017 at 00:00

Tender

01 Dec 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "School and Public Transport Nov 2016," focusing on home to school transport services within the Highlands and Islands region. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 24 April 2017 and concluding on 31 December 2021, with a possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement method employed is open procedure, inviting a wide range of bidders and ensuring transparency in the selection process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, including those offering bus, minibus, or car services. Companies adept in managing school transport logistics or those with an existing fleet may find this contract particularly beneficial. The Highland Council emphasises the importance of financial stability in potential contractors, making this a suitable tender for established transport providers looking to expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

School and Public Transport Nov 2016

Notice Description

The Highland Council has AWARDED Contracts for various home to school transport routes. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Lot Information

Route No 4409/3/ASN Option A St Duthus School

Route No 4409/3/ASN Option A St Duthus School - Alness has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Contract Period by a further period of up to 12 months.

Route No 4409/9/ASN Tain Royal Academy

Route No 4409/9/ASN Tain Royal Academy/Craighill Primary School/St Duthus Schol - Pitkerrie, Balintore, Hill of Fearn has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 20121 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Route No 5102/01 Option B Ardgour Primary School

Route No 5102/01 Option B Ardgour Primary School - Treslaig, Aryhoulan, North Corran has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Route No 7101/02 Applecross Primary School

Route No 7101/02 Applecross Primary School - Lonbain, Applecross & Toscaig has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Route No 9300/5 Option B Wick High School

Route No 9300/5 Option B Wick High School - Bower, Reiss, Kilimster, Staxigoe to Wick High School has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Route No 9305/1 Keiss Primary School

Route No 9305/1 Keiss Primary School/Wick High School (Feeder) - Feeder Lyth to Wick High School Bus at B876 or A99, then Keiss Primary School Catchment Area has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Route No 9307/1 Noss Primary School

Route No 9307/1 Noss Primary School - Killimster, Reiss, Ackergill has been AWARDED following the conclusion of School and Public Tranpsort Open Nov 2016. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000472366
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277634
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2017 - 31 Dec 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement.unit1@highland.gov.uk, procurement.unit3@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463252914, +44 1463785157

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265684
    School and Public Transport Nov 2016 - The Highland Council is inviting tenders for the provision of services for home to school transport for a number of routes. This invitation takes the form of specific bus, minibus or car services for different routes to or from towns, villages or schools within the Highland area - some Contract Routes will cover a specific defined geographic area. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period. (Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Route Specification). The Council reserves the right to action an e-auction for any/all routes being tendered as required.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277634
    School and Public Transport Nov 2016 - The Highland Council has AWARDED Contracts for various home to school transport routes. The Contract Period shall be 24 April 2017 to 31 December 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period.

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