This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2022 at 00:00

Tender

03 May 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council is currently managing a procurement process for the "School and Public Bus Transport Service in Orkney," aimed at establishing a framework for local bus and school transport services. This initiative is classified under the services category within the public transport sector and is located in Kirkwall, UK. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, with the tender period ending on 3rd June 2019. Contracts are anticipated to commence from 1st April 2020 and will span five years. The total estimated value of the framework is approximately £14.4 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses interested in public transportation services, particularly those focusing on school and community transport. Providers with capabilities for managing school transport, public bus services, and vehicles suited for children with specific welfare needs will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the framework's inclusive approach to supporting local suppliers and community benefits, such as apprenticeships and a commitment to low emission vehicles.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

School and Public Bus Transport Service in Orkney

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a local bus and school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a public transport bus service, school transport and transport services for children with social and welfare needs. A framework of suppliers for the provision of public and school pupils passenger transport services is now being set up and will continue to be managed by Orkney Islands Council. The framework agreement will have an Agreement Period of four (4) years. It is anticipated that the establishment of the framework will be completed by early July 2019 and contracts awarded under the framework will be for a period of five years with a start date of 1 April 2020.

Lot Information

Kirkwall Grammar School - School bus Service

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 1 Kirkwall Grammar School as per the routes detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

Stromness Academy - School Bus Service

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 2 Stromness Academy as per the routes detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness and Stromness including swimming)

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 3 West Mainland Primary Schools (Dounby, Evie, Firth, Stenness, Stromness including swimming) as per the routes detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

East Mainland Primary Schools (Glaitness, St Margaret's Hope, Orphir, Papdale, St Andrew's including swimming)

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 4 East Mainland Primary Schools (Glaitness, St Margaret's Hope, Orphir, Papdale, St Andrew's including swimming) as per the routes detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

North Isles Schools (Eday, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray)

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 5 North Isles Schools (Eday, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray) as per the routes detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

Inner Isles Schools - Hoy, Rousay, Shapinsay

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 6 Inner Isles Schools (Hoy, Rousay, Shapinsay) as per the routes detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

School Bus Services for Pupils Requiring Special Arrangements (PRSA)

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a school transport service specifically for LOT 7 Pupils Requiring Special Arrangements (PRSA) (Primary and Secondary - main island) as detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current school bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and has been based on historic information for the financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

Public Bus Services - Mainland Orkney

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a public bus service specifically for LOT 8 Mainland (Service Numbers 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, X10, 11) as detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice.This is a continuing requirement for the current public bus service contract/s which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and is been based on historic information for financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 including fare income. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

Public Bus Services - Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a school transport service to be provided in Orkney. This service includes a public bus service specifically for LOT 9 Orkney Islands (Service Numbers 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21) as detailed in Appendix 1 to the Instructions to Tenderers Documentation attached to this contract notice. This is a continuing requirement for the current public bus service contract which ends on 31 March 2020. The new contract/s will commence on 1 April 2020 and will end on 31 March 2025.. Please note that the estimated contract value stated at II.2.6 refers to the total contract value for all routes in this LOT and is been based on historic information for financial year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 including fare income. The value as stated is based on the anticipated total value of the 5 year contract/s due to be awarded with a duration of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000582279
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437228
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121500 - Coaches

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,391,852 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,872,001 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,391,849 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Approximately 12 months prior to the expiry of this framework agreement.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
20
Supplier Names

A Tulloch, T/A F&A Tulloch

Arthur AB Spence

Craigies Taxis Ltd

Hilton Farm

Island of Hoy Development Trust

J & V Coaches

James D Peace & Co

M Thomson

M&J Harcus

Messrs A & F Clark

Messrs R & P Ballantyne

Mr Victor Kerridge

Orkney Community Transport Organisation

Papay Community Cooperative Ltd

RAFT Services

Stagecoach Bluebird

Stewart A Spence

Tony Taylor & Derry Sinclair

W C E Kirkness & C W Kirkness

W M Hay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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