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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is seeking to contract services for school bus transport on Route 74A, specifically for St Andrews Primary School from the Holm - Moss Road area. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £104,652. The tender was initiated under an open procedure and had a tender submission deadline on 9 June 2017. The contract was signed on 30 June 2017 and covers delivery in Kirkwall, located in the Orkney Islands (UKM65).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in school bus operations. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with insurance and operational standards as outlined in the tender documentation will be well-positioned to compete. Given the council's intention to potentially renew the contract, there is further opportunity for sustained engagement and business development within this public procurement framework.

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Notice Title

School Bus Transport Services - Route 74A - Holm

Notice Description

Provision of school bus transport services - serving St Andrews Primary School from Holm - Moss Road area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of school transport services to serve St Andrews Primary school from Holm / Moss Road area.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension (August 2018 to July 2019) and a further 8 month extension (August 2019 to March 2020).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000496814
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296187
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,652 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20179 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2017 - 21 Aug 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
June 2019

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Orkney Community Transport Organisation

Further Information

Notice Documents

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