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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles)" to facilitate the transport of teachers and officials between airstrips or ferries and schools across various islands in Orkney. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically geared towards ensuring educational access over a 195-day school year. The tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 19th October 2018, following an open procedure approach, which encourages wide participation from suppliers. Locations involved include islands such as Rousay, Papa Westray, Stronsay, and Sanday.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local transportation businesses, particularly those that specialise in providing reliable, flexible transport services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in logistics and transportation will find this contract well-suited for their services. Participating in this tender could not only enhance their visibility within the education sector but also foster lasting collaborations with local government, potentially leading to additional contracts in related areas of public transport and community services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of School Teacher Transport (Isles)

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for School Teacher Transport for the conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from airstrips and / or ferries to and from schools, during the school year (195 days).

Lot Information

ST - Papa Westray

The Authority has a requirement for school teacher transport to provide the safe, reliable and flexible conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from the airstrip to and from Papa Westray school morning and/or afternoon, during the school year (195 days) to the outlying island of Papa Westray.

Renewal: Council held option for 2 x 12 month extensions

ST - Stronsay

The Authority has a requirement for school teacher transport to provide the safe, reliable and flexible conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from the airstrip and/or pier to and from Stronsay Junior High school morning and/or afternoon, during the school year (195 days) to the outlying island of Stronsay.

Renewal: Council held option for 2 x 12 month extensions

ST - Sanday

The Authority has a requirement for school teacher transport to provide the safe, reliable and flexible conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from airstrips and / or pier to and from Sanday Junior High school morning and / or afternoon, during the school year (195 days) to the outlying island of Sanday.

Renewal: Council held option for 2 x 12 month extensions

ST - Rousay

The Authority has a requirement for school teacher transport to provide the safe, reliable and flexible conveyance of teachers and OIC officials visiting the schools from airstrips and/or piers to and from Rousay school morning and/or afternoon, during the school year (195 days) to the outlying island of Rousay.

Renewal: Council held option for 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000559775
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371546
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£252,511 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2018 - 30 Oct 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
July 2021

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

A Tulloch, T/A F&A Tulloch

D S Peace Taxis & Car Hire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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