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SF/BE9 Kelty to Beath High School

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is currently engaged in the tender process for the contract titled "SF/BE9 Kelty to Beath High School," which involves the provision of a school bus service that also accommodates farepayers in South Fife. The procurement follows an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 26 July 2019 at 12:00 PM. This contract is valued at £135,000 and is classified under the services category, specifically aimed at general public services. The award period commenced on the same day as the tender deadline, indicating a swift progression to contract finalisation. Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, operates as a regional authority responsible for this procurement initiative.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those offering school transport services or willing to adapt their operations to meet the requirements outlined by Fife Council. Candidates must possess a PSV Operator's Licence and demonstrate sufficient financial capacity to deliver the service effectively. Given the contract's value and operating requirements, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing safe and reliable transport solutions would be well-suited to participate in this tender, thus contributing to their business growth in the public sector arena.

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Notice Title

SF/BE9 Kelty to Beath High School

Notice Description

Fife Council is seeking tenders for route SF/BE9 Kelty to Beath High School. This is a school bus but will also be a registered local service carrying both entitled pupils (free) and farepayers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is seeking tenders for route SF/BE9 Kelty to Beath High School. This is a school bus but will also be a registered local service carrying both entitled pupils (free) and farepayers. Full specification and timetable information is provided along with the Information to Tender, Terms and Conditions of Contract and PVG information.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Fife Council reserves the right to renew / extend the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000591381
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364211
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

60112000 - Public road transport services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2019 - 14 Aug 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
This may or may not be a recurrent procurement, it depends on demand. Any requirements that are advertised are usually advertised approximately 6 months in advance of contract start date.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Colin Ferguson, Linda Milne
Contact Email
colin.ferguson-bs@fife.gov.uk, lindaj.milne@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000, +44 3451555555473224

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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