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Review of Argyll & Bute Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is conducting a tender for the "Review of Argyll & Bute Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services." This procurement falls under the "services" category and is part of the ongoing efforts to assess the current PSO Air Service that connects Oban with Coll, Colonsay, and Tiree. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 7 June 2018. The winning contract will be awarded following this date, with the existing contract ending on 15 May 2019. The tender is classified under the CPV code 71311200 and is conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in air transport services, particularly those experienced in public service obligations. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in assessing service usage, innovative timetabling solutions, and improvements to passenger experiences would be well suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a viable chance to engage in this contract, as the tendering process encourages diverse participation, aiming to enhance the connectivity and service quality for the communities served.

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Notice Title

Review of Argyll & Bute Public Service Obligation (PSO) Air Services

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council currently support a PSO Air Service which links Oban with Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The current PSO Air Service contract will end on 15 May 2019 and, in preparation for the retendering exercise, Argyll & Bute Council wish to gain insight into: Current usage of the air service; Options for timetable, frequency, capacity and route changes; The impact of a reduction/withdrawal in service on the communities and businesses served and the public sector; Best practise in the tendering of PSO air services elsewhere in the UK and Europe; Improvements to the passenger experience at Oban Airport [this element is funded as part of a European Project, SPARA2020]; Industry interest in tendering for future PSO air service contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council currently support a PSO (Public Sector Obligation) Air Service which links Oban with Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The incumbent operator, AirTask (formerly Hebridean Air Service Ltd), also operates a route linking Oban/Tiree to Islay on a commercial basis. Details of the existing service provision are available at http://obanandtheislesairports.com/destinations/ and https://www.hebrideanair.co.uk/summer-timetable The current PSO Air Service contract will end on 15 May 2019 and, in preparation for the retendering exercise, Argyll & Bute Council wish to gain insight into: a. Current usage of the air service; b. Options for timetable, frequency, capacity and route changes; c. The impact of a reduction/withdrawal in service on the communities and businesses served and the public sector; d. Best practise in the tendering of PSO air services elsewhere in the UK and Europe; e. Improvements to the passenger experience at Oban Airport [this element is funded as part of a European Project, SPARA2020]; f. Industry interest in tendering for future PSO air service contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000543987
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324040
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20187 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Graham
Contact Email
christine.todd@argyll-bute.gov.uk, emma.graham@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604239, +44 1586555205

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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