Award

Conveyance of College Students - Learners with Additional Needs

WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian College in Livingston, UK, has completed a tender process for the conveyance of college students with additional needs. The procurement, titled "Conveyance of College Students – Learners with Additional Needs," involved the provision of transport services such as coaches, minibuses, or wheelchair-accessible taxis. The procurement method was an open procedure with the contract awarded on 21 August 2017 for a total value of £109,489.50. This initiative falls under the education industry category, and the transport services are required on college days in accordance with a specified timetable.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those able to provide accessible vehicles and meet public service standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and transport companies equipped with the necessary licensing and insurance, such as comprehensive vehicle and public liability insurance, would be ideally suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The procurement process highlights the need for companies that are financially viable and capable of delivering services tailored to students with additional needs, creating a pathway for business growth in this niche area.

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Notice Title

Conveyance of College Students - Learners with Additional Needs

Notice Description

West Lothian College provides a student transport service for students with additional needs enrolled at the College The tender is for the conveyance of college students to and from points similar to those indicated in Appendix E 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 with a Tail Lift or Wheelchair access and lift

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian College provides a student transport service for students with additional needs enrolled at the College The tender is for the conveyance of college students to and from points similar to those indicated in Appendix E 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 with a Tail Lift or Wheelchair access and lift

Renewal: x1 1 year extention

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000501420
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295946
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
£109,489 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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

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
Not specified
Contact Email
gstenhouse@west-lothian.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01506418181

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 7EP
Post Town
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

E & M HORSBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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