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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Transport Scotland, which has issued a contract for the "Park and Ride Bus Shuttle Service for the Solheim Cup." This service will facilitate transportation for the 2019 Solheim Cup golf competition, operating from Perth and Stirling to Gleneagles, capable of carrying up to 15,000 passengers daily. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Stagecoach East Scotland following a limited procurement method due to the absence of suitable tenders in a previous open procedure. The contract value is approximately £532,687.30, and it was signed on 12th July 2019, with the event scheduled from 8th to 15th September 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in transport services, particularly those specialising in bus operations and event management. Given the scale of the service required for the Solheim Cup, companies that are well-equipped to manage large passenger volumes and demonstrate a strong capacity for quality service delivery will be positioned favourably. Additionally, this opportunity is suited for both large and medium-sized enterprises with prior experience in similar transport provisions, allowing them to grow and strengthen their market presence through participation in high-profile events.

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Notice Title

Park and Ride Bus Shuttle Service for the Solheim Cup

Notice Description

Bus operator to organise and manage a Park and Ride Bus Shuttle Service for the 2019 Solheim Cup golf competition. The service will opertate from two locations (Perth and Stirling) to Gleneagles carrying up to 15,000 passengers daily.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 2019 Solheim Cup golf competition will take place at the Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterader, Perthshire, PH3 1NF between 8th and 15th September 2019. Scottish Ministers are looking to award a contract for the provision of a Park and Ride Shuttle Service. The Service Provider will be responsible for the provision, management and delivery of a Park and Ride Bus Shuttle Service from two locations: McDiarmid Park, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2SJ; and Falleninch Farm, Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 3AB.

Procurement Information

There were no suitable tenders received in response to the Open Procedure Contract Notice as posted in the OJEU and Public Contracts Scotland on 18th February 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000589072
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362803
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£532,687 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20197 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
Transport Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stagecoach East Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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