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The Provision and Supply of Student Transport for SRUC

SRUC

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Award

11 Jul 2017 at 00:00

Tender

27 Mar 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

SRUC (Scottish Rural University College) is conducting a public procurement for "The Provision and Supply of Student Transport," focusing on the education industry sector. This open tender covers three geographical lots located in Aberdeen, Cupar, and Broxburn, with the procurement period ending on 5 May 2017. Key activities include providing planned coach services and ad-hoc transport for students. This procurement process has been initiated and is currently active, with a total contract value of £747,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in providing coach hire and related logistics for educational institutions. Companies capable of meeting safety and quality management standards, including holding relevant vehicle operator licenses, are well-suited to compete. The possibility of multiple lots allows firms to bid for one or more areas, enhancing their chances for business growth through contracts that may extend over several years with potential renewals in the future.

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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, Aberdeen area. 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).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Possibility of 2 annual extensions.

Elmwood Campus, Cupar

SRUC seek to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision and supply of Student Transport covering the Elmwood Campus, NE Fife area. 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).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Possibility of 2 annual extensions.

Oatridge Campus, Broxburn

SRUC seek to appoint a supplier(s) for the provision and supply of Student Transport covering the Oatridge Campus, Edinburgh and West Lothian area. 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).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Possibility of 2 annual extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000489134
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289439
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£747,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£747,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
SRUC will seek to retender between 2020-2022.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SRUC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR278213
    The Provision and Supply of Student Transport for SRUC - 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).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289439
    The Provision and Supply of Student Transport for SRUC - 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).

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