Award

Sustainable Transport Framework 2

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Tender

14 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council is currently managing the "Sustainable Transport Framework 2" procurement process, aimed at providing passenger transport services across multiple lots, including education and health transportation. This open procedure tender is significant within the transport sector and is focused in the region of Newtown St Boswells, UK. The tender period for submissions ended on 22nd December 2017, following which the award period commenced on 8th January 2018. Each lot includes specific requirements and classifications under CPV code 60170000 focused on transport services.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those specialising in passenger services, education transport, and emergency transportation such as ambulances. Companies with experience in compliance with safety regulations, vehicle licensing, and relevant insurance requirements would be well-suited to compete for the various lots within this framework. Furthermore, the focus on community benefits underscores the potential for firms to align their services with social and environmental outcomes, enhancing their value proposition in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

Sustainable Transport Framework 2

Notice Description

The services being tendered are for a the provision of passenger transport services. Services include: Lot 1 Short Notice Transportation; Lot 2 Education Transportation; Lot 3 Health & Social Care Transportation; Lot 4 Private Ambulance Transportation; Lot 5 Blood Transportation; Lot 6 Local Bus Transportation

Lot Information

Lot 1 Short Notice Transportation

Short Notice Transportation

Renewal: 2 Year Contract + 1 Year + 1 Year optional extensions

Lot 2 Education Transportation

Lot 2 Education Transportation

Lot 3 Health & Social Care Transportation

Lot 3 Health & Social Care Transportation

Lot 4 Private Ambulance Transportation

Lot 4 Private Ambulance Transportation

Lot 5 Blood Transportation

Lot 5 Blood Transportation

Lot 6 Local Bus Transportation

Lot 6 Local Bus Transportation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000518074
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311137
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
£44,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BORDERS COLLEGE

NHS BORDERS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk, shalliday@borderscollege.ac.uk, shona.milne@borders.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000, +44 1896826182, +44 8700505152

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Galashiels and District
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301291
    Sustainable Transport Framework 2 - The services being tendered are for a the provision of passenger transport services. Services include: Lot 1 Short Notice Transportation; Lot 2 Education Transportation; Lot 3 Health & Social Care Transportation; Lot 4 Private Ambulance Transportation; Lot 5 Blood Transportation; Lot 6 Local Bus Transportation
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311137
    Sustainable Transport Framework 2 - The services being tendered are for a the provision of passenger transport services. Services include: Lot 1 Short Notice Transportation; Lot 2 Education Transportation; Lot 3 Health & Social Care Transportation; Lot 4 Private Ambulance Transportation; Lot 5 Blood Transportation; Lot 6 Local Bus Transportation

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