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10346 - North Fife School Buses

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the provision of school bus services in North Fife, under the tender title "10346 - North Fife School Buses". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on bus transport, and is located in Fife, UK. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £19,800,000, which has been active since its extension on 14 August 2022. The contract period extends for a total of 360 days from the date signed on 8 February 2014.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs and larger transport companies that specialise in school transport solutions. Businesses capable of providing reliable and efficient bus services, particularly those with experience in working with local authorities or educational institutions, will find this opportunity appealing. Given the long-term nature of the contract, eligible providers stand to benefit from a stable revenue stream while contributing to critical community services in the region.

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Notice Title

10346 - North Fife School Buses

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000643923
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406401
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,800,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 201412 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Cutler
Contact Email
sarah.cutler@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 6GH
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
4
Supplier Names

A1 MINIBUS & COACH SERVICES

MOFFAT & WILLIAMSON

STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND

XPLORE DUNDEE

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