Award

Local Bus Services

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

19 Dec 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council has completed a tender process for the provision of Local Bus Services. This procurement, which took place from August 2018 to October 2019, was classified under the services category with a focus on general public services. The buying organisation is based at Council Headquarters in Newtown St Boswells, UK. They utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to a review of future transport provisions and the need to maintain existing service delivery. The contract was awarded on 10th August 2018, with a total value of £2,036,340.48.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale transport service providers experienced in public transport operations. Businesses that specialise in local bus services or have expertise in transport logistics are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with the Scottish Borders Council could facilitate avenues for further contracts, especially as they continue to review their transport offerings and seek reliable service provision to meet community needs.

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Notice Title

Local Bus Services

Notice Description

Provision of Local Bus Services to Scottish Borders Council from August 2018 to October 2019

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Local Bus Services to Scottish Borders Council from August 2018 to October 2019

Procurement Information

Scottish Borders Council is in the process of reviewing future requirements for transport provision. During this period the highest priority for the Council is to existing service delivery. Therefore until the review has been completed and to avoid a disruption to existing service delivery it is necessary that existing arrangements relating to local transport provision continues. Consideration was given to all available options and this approach offered the most appropriate solution in the short-term to delivering best value while meeting the necessary requirement of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000566731
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340829
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,036,340 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BORDERS BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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