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SF/IK13 - High Valleyfield to Inverkeithing School Bus

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Fife Council, based in Glenrothes, seeking transport services under the title "SF/IK13 - High Valleyfield to Inverkeithing School Bus." The contract, classified under the "services" category, relates to the transport of pupils attending Inverkeithing High School, with services to be delivered in South Fife. The procurement method followed is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 5th October 2018. The award for this contract was made on 9th October 2018, with a total value of £157,114.42, making it a significant opportunity for service providers in the transportation sector.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in pupil transport services, particularly those that hold a PSV Operator's Licence and meet specific insurance requirements. Companies with a strong financial standing and the ability to provide quality transport solutions would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering consistent and reliable transport services will be attractive to Fife Council, given their focus on safety and compliance with regulations.

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Notice Title

SF/IK13 - High Valleyfield to Inverkeithing School Bus

Notice Description

Fie Council requires transport from/to High Valleyfield for pupils attending Inverkeithing High School

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council requires the provision of transport to and from school for pupils living in High Valleyfield attending Inverkeithing High School.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000558841
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335464
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

60112000 - Public road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,114 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2018 - 14 Aug 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Any such future requirement will be included in the next tender for all South Fife School Buses anticipated late 2021.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.cutler@fife.gov.uk, susan.rodigan@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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