This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Tender

30 Oct 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is seeking bids for the "Provision of Contracted School, College and/or Social Care Transport Services," a framework agreement aimed at providing transport services for children and adults. This contract, classified under the services category, involves two main lots: Education and Social Work Transport (SW900) and Social Work Transport (SW999), both concerning transport services within Aberdeen. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and bids must be submitted electronically by 30 November 2018, with an award period commencing shortly thereafter. The total value of the contract is approximately GBP 8,185,457.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in school and social care transportation. Businesses such as coaches, taxis, and other transport service providers that can adapt to fixed timetables and potentially provide escorts for clients will be well positioned to compete. Firms that can demonstrate quality customer care and training will also be favoured in the evaluation process, as a substantial portion of the award criteria focuses on these elements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Contracted School, College and/or Social Care Transport Services

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Contracted School, College and/or Social Care Transport Services for Children and Adults

Lot Information

Social Work Transport (SW999)

1. Transporting individual clients to various destinations around the City of Aberdeen and respite or day centres in the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire areas at all times of the day, seven days a week 2. Transporting groups of clients to day centres or places of work on a regular and irregular basis.

Renewal: There is the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months

Education and Social Work (SW900) Transport

Provision of transport to a fixed timetable to nurseries, primary and secondary schools. Escorts may be provided by the Council to assist in the supervision of clients,to provide care and guidance during transportation and to regulate conduct/behaviour. There may be times when individualised timetables are required to meet client needs. There may also be a requirement for short notice work for Home to School transport at times.

Renewal: There is the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000561956
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380725
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,185,457 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,185,457 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

A&I Coaches Ltd

ABC Travel

ACE TAXIS

AJS Contract Cars Ltd

Bains Coaches

Bluebird Buses Ltd

Buchan Dial-a-Community Bus/DAB Plus

Central Taxis (abdn) Ltd

Fairview Executive Hire

Falcon Coach Hire Ltd

First Aberdeen Limited / First Glasgow Limited / First Scotland East Limited / Midland Bluebird Ltd

GLENFOLD LTD

J.D.Peace & Co (ABDN) Ltd

JEANS TAXIS

North East Transport Training

Pele's taxis

Premier Coaches (Kintore) Limited

Smith and Sons Coaches

Victoria Coaches

WILLIAM ANDERSON CARS LTD.

Watermill Coaches Ltd

Whytes Coaches Ltd

kingswellscabs

newmacharcoaches

Further Information

Notice Documents

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