This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Tender

26 Jun 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by East Ayrshire Council, which has issued an invitation for tenders titled "Additional Support Needs Transport (EAC Tender 2)." This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to transportation, and aims to provide transport for school children with additional support needs within East Ayrshire from August 2019 to June 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 29 July 2019. The award for this tender was completed, and the contract value is approximately £3,358,402, signed on 16 August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local taxi service providers, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transportation sector. Companies that specialise in school transport, possess the required insurance and vehicle certifications, and can demonstrate experience in providing safe and reliable services are well positioned to compete effectively. Additionally, successful bidders may benefit from community engagement requirements, which can further enhance their local presence and reputation in the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Additional Support Needs Transport (EAC Tender 2)

Notice Description

East Ayrshire Council are inviting taxi providers to tender for the provision of Additional Support Needs School Transport for the period August 2019 to June 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Additional Support Needs Transport Service is being utilised to transport school children who are currently residing within East Ayrshire Council to their respective school location/s.

Renewal: Contract will be re-tendered after 48 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000589011
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376512
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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,358,402 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20197 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
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
6
Supplier Names

Ayr Citadel Taxis

Ayrshire Transport Limited

B&G Contracts Ltd

anderson cars

boyds taxis

peter ogilvie

Further Information

Notice Documents

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