Tender

Provision of School Transport Services - Mull 1147G

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Tender

08 May 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking tenders for the provision of school transport services on the island of Mull, with the contract titled "Provision of School Transport Services – Mull 1147G." This tender is currently in the active stage of the procurement process, with submissions due by 31st May 2017. The procurement method is open, allowing any interested parties to apply, and the main procurement category is classified under services. Interested bidders can submit their proposals electronically via the specified platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those focused on educational transport or local services on islands. Companies that are well-equipped to provide reliable and safe transportation solutions for schoolchildren would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the potential for contract renewal and extension, successful bidders could secure a stable source of income over multiple years, thereby fostering business growth within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School Transport Services - Mull 1147G

Notice Description

Provision of School Transport Services - Mull 1147G

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to appoint a contractor for the provision of a school transport service on the island of Mull.

Renewal: Two annual renewals are possible depending on contract performance and subject to contract terms and conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000494696
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282226
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract is for 60 months and there is also potential for a further two annual extensions.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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