Award

School and Public Transport 2018

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Tender

06 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is conducting a public procurement for the "School and Public Transport 2018" project, which pertains to providing local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services, and home-to-school transport within the Highlands. The procurement method is open, and the process is currently active. The contract period runs from 7 May 2018 to 31 December 2021, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. Interested companies should be aware that the bid submission period concluded on 23 March 2018, and the evaluation of tenders is now complete as of the award date of 30 April 2018.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses engaged in transport services, particularly those specialising in local bus operations, taxi services, and school transport solutions. Companies capable of adapting to specific transportation needs across various routes in the Highland region would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, those with the capacity to participate in electronic auctions and demonstrate financial stability will find this procurement accessible and advantageous as they bid for the awarded contracts.

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Notice Title

School and Public Transport 2018

Notice Description

The Highland Council has awarded various routes relating to this procurement for the provision of local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services and home to school transport for a number of routes.

Lot Information

T.06 Dial-A-Bus

The Highland Council has awarded various routes relating to this procurement for the provision of local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services and home to school transport for a number of routes.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend the Contract Period by a further period of up to 12 months.

8000/5/ASN

The Highland Council has awarded various routes relating to this procurement for the provision of local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services and home to school transport for a number of routes.

9105/2

The Highland Council has awarded various routes relating to this procurement for the provision of local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services and home to school transport for a number of routes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000530546
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318070
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£296,424 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpscityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk, procurement@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1349886606, +44 1463252908

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312776
    School and Public Transport 2018 - The Highland Council is inviting tenders for the provision of local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services and home to school transport for a number of routes. This invitation takes the form of specific bus, minibus or car services for different routes to or from towns, villages or schools within the Highland area - some Contract Routes will cover a specific defined geographic area. The Contract Period shall be 07 May 2018 to 31 December 20121 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period. (Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Route Specification). The Council reserves the right to actionn an e-auction for any/all routes being tendered as required.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318070
    School and Public Transport 2018 - The Highland Council has awarded various routes relating to this procurement for the provision of local bus, dial-a-bus/subsidised taxi services and home to school transport for a number of routes.

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