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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian College is conducting an open procurement process titled "Conveyance of College Students," primarily focused on the education industry. This tender involves the transport of college students on scheduled college days, encompassing morning and afternoon services, and can be fulfilled using coaches, minibuses, or taxis. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 24 July 2017, and the contract was signed on 17 August 2017, amounting to £108,750. The primary location for service delivery is Livingston, UK.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering vehicular solutions for educational institutions. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include SMEs with appropriate Passenger Carrying Vehicles Licences and comprehensive insurance coverage, such as public and employer liability insurances of at least £10 million and £5 million, respectively. Businesses that can ensure reliable and safe transportation solutions for students would find this opportunity particularly appealing.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Conveyance of College Students

Notice Description

West Lothian College provides a student transport service for students enrolled at the College. The tender is for the conveyance of college students on College days, morning and afternoon, except where otherwise stated. The requirement may be provided by coach, minibus or taxis

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian College provides a student transport service for students enrolled at the College. The tender is for the conveyance of some college students on College days, morning and afternoon, except where otherwise stated, in accordance with the numbers indicated. The requirement may be provided by coach, minibus or taxis

Renewal: x2 one year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000501342
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295961
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2021

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 7EP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Prentice Westwood Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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