Award

ASN School Transport

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2020 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

03 Jun 2019 at 00:00

Tender

01 May 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is currently conducting a tender process for "ASN School Transport," aimed at providing Additional Support Needs Schools Transport for the period from August 2019 until June 2023, with an estimated contract value of £4,800,000. The procurement, categorised under services and classified with CPV code 60120000, is in the Award stage following an open procedure. The procurement team can be contacted via Heather Murray at +44 1563 576125 or heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk. The initial submission period saw eleven bids received, with notable deadlines linked to tender submissions and award notifications occurring around June 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in providing safe and reliable transportation for vulnerable groups, such as school children with additional support needs. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to meet stringent safety and compliance requirements will be well-positioned to compete. The nature of this tender also allows for future growth due to its potential renewal after 48 months, making it appealing for businesses looking to establish a long-term relationship with the council.

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Notice Title

ASN School Transport

Notice Description

The Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Additional Support Needs Schools Transport for the period August 2019 until June 2023

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service consists of the Provision of a Additional Support Needs School Transport Service to school children resident within East Ayrshire to the Schools or location listed in the tender documents

Renewal: renewed in 48months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000582555
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376511
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

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Shields, Procurement Officer, Heather Murray
Contact Email
david'shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576125, +44 1563576936

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

1ST CLASS CARS (PRIVATE HIRE) DARVEL

A1LUX

B&G CONTRACTS

BEL AIR

EAGLE PRIVATE HIRE

EJM CARS

HURLFORD RADIO CARS

MCCOLLS PRIVATE HIRE

MCGHEE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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